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Sigma-Aldrich

3-Carene

≥90%

Synonym(s):

δ3-Carene, 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
13466-78-9
Molecular Weight:
136.23
FEMA Number:
3821
EC Number:
236-719-3
MDL number:
MFCD00001315
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901895
Flavis number:
1.029
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Assay

≥90%

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

168-169 °C/705 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

citrus; sweet

SMILES string

CC1=CCC2C(C1)C2(C)C

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Carene is a volatile monoterpene compound typically found in essential oils such as turpentine oil, juniper oil and pine needle oil.

Application

  • Identification and quality evaluation of Lushan Yunwu tea from different geographical origins based on metabolomics.: The presence of 3-carene in Lushan Yunwu tea is studied for its impact on tea quality and flavor profile, providing insights into the metabolomic distinctions influenced by geographical factors (Sun et al., 2024).

  • Influence of Maqian essential oil on gut microbiota and immunoresponses in type 1 diabetes: In silico study.: This in silico study investigates how 3-carene, as a component of Maqian essential oil, influences the gut microbiota and immune responses in type 1 diabetes, suggesting potential therapeutic uses of 3-carene in managing autoimmune diseases (Dahab et al., 2024).

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H304,H315,H317,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

116.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

47 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Studies on chemical constituents of the volatile oil from the needle of Pinus elliottii Engelm.
Chen H, et al.
Natural Product Research and Development, 13(3), 36-38 (2001)
Selected oxidized fragrance terpenes are common contact allergens.
Matura M, et al.
Contact Dermatitis, 52(6), 320-328 (2005)
Chemical composition of the essential oils of Juniperus from ripe and unripe berries and leaves and their antimicrobial activity.
Angioni A, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 51(10), 3073-3078 (2003)
Dawn E Hall et al.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology, 65(6), 936-948 (2011-02-18)
Conifers are extremely long-lived plants that have evolved complex chemical defenses in the form of oleoresin terpenoids to resist attack from pathogens and herbivores. In these species, terpenoid diversity is determined by the size and composition of the terpene synthase
Smail Aazza et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 16(9), 7672-7690 (2011-09-09)
The commercial essential oils of Citrus aurantium L., Cupressus sempervirens L., Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Foeniculum vulgare Mill. and Thymus vulgaris L., isolated by steam distillation by a company of Morocco were evaluated in terms of in vitro antioxidant activity through
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