C10H16
136.23 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceDanger
Beta-Ocimene
CAS13877-91-3EC237-641-2
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Flavor and fragrance ingredient
beta-Ocimene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound commonly used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient. It has a characteristic floral and herbal aroma and is found in various essential oils.
Flavor and fragrance ingredientEnzyme substrate in biochemical research for (E)-β-ocimene synthase
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CAS 13877-91-3
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Safety Reference
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3,7-dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene
InChIKey
IHPKGUQCSIINRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=CCC=C(C)C=C)C
Synonyms (10)
- 3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-octatrien
- 3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene
- Ocimene, beta-
- b-Ocimene (>90%)
- beta-Ocimene
- beta-Ocimene (>90per cent)