W382108

3-Carene

≥90%

• Synonym(s): δ³-Carene, 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H304,H315,H317,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• 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