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C10H16
136.23 g/mol
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3-Carene

CAS13466-78-9EC236-719-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
solvent and turpentine component

3-Carene is a bicyclic monoterpene found naturally in turpentine, where it can comprise up to 42% of the content depending on the source. It has a sweet and pungent odor reminiscent of fir needles, musky earth, and damp woodlands.

solventturpentine componentfragrance ingredient

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Safety Reference

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Flammable
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Health Hazard
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Environmental Hazard
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
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene

InChIKey

BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CCC2C(C1)C2(C)C

Synonyms (24)
  • (+)Car-3-ene
  • .DELTA.-caR-3-ene
  • 3-.delta.-Carene
  • 3-Carene
  • 3-Carene, >/=90%
  • 3-Karen
  • 3-Norcarene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-
  • 4,7,7-Trimethyl-3-norcarene
  • Carene
  • Delta(3)-Carene
  • S-3-Carene
  • alpha-Carene
  • carene (delta-3-)
  • d-3-carene
  • delta-3-Carene (GC)