C10H16
136.23 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceDanger
BETA-PINENE
CAS127-91-3EC204-872-5
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
fragrance and flavoring intermediate
Beta-pinene is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene found in many essential oils, such as those from pine trees and turpentine. It is widely used as an intermediate in the production of fragrances and flavorings due to its woody, resinous scent.
fragrance and flavoring intermediateprecursor in the synthesis of other aroma compounds
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Safety Reference
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane
InChIKey
WTARULDDTDQWMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1(C2CCC(=C)C1C2)C
Synonyms (35)
- Camphor EP Impurity C
- (1S)-(-)-.beta.-Pinene
- (1r)-(+)-pin-2(10)-ene
- (3)U-Pinen
- -Pinene
- .beta.-Pinene-(1S)-(-)
- 2(10)-Pinene
- 2(10)-Pinene, (1S,5S)-(-)-
- 2beta-pinene
- BETA-PINENE
- L-.beta.-Pinene
- Nopinen
- Nopinene
- PINENE, BETA
- Pin-2(10)-ene
- Pseudopinen
- Pseudopinene
- Rosemarel
- Terbenthene
- Terebenthene
- beta-Pinene (pure)
- laevo-.beta.-Pinene