70158

(−)-Myrtenol

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (1R)-2-Pinen-10-ol, (1R)-6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₆O
• CAS Number: 19894-97-4
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 2206583
• EC Number: 243-409-1
• MDL number: MFCD00001341
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329762305
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• optical activity: [α]/D -56±1°, c = 1 in chloroform
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.496
• bp: 220-222 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.981 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC1(C)[C@H]2CC=C(CO)[C@@H]1C2
• InChI: 1S/C10H16O/c1-10(2)8-4-3-7(6-11)9(10)5-8/h3,8-9,11H,4-6H2,1-2H3/t8-,9-/m0/s1
• InChI key: RXBQNMWIQKOSCS-IUCAKERBSA-N

Description

General description

(−)-Myrtenol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol, belonging to the class of volatile organic compounds. It is widely used in fragrance, cosmetic products, cleaning agents and flavoring agents in a variety of food products.

Application

(−)-Myrtenol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological samples using high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection and electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Other Notes

Use as chiral building block

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 154.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 68 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter