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3-Carene

≥90%

Synonym(s):

δ3-Carene, 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
13466-78-9
Molecular Weight:
136.23
FEMA Number:
3821
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901895
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
236-719-3
Flavis number:
1.029
MDL number:
MFCD00001315
Organoleptic:
citrus; sweet
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

3-Carene, ≥90%

SMILES string

CC1=CCC2C(C1)C2(C)C

InChI key

BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-3H3

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

Quality Level

300

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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).

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For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

General description

3-Carene is a volatile monoterpene compound typically found in essential oils such as turpentine oil, juniper oil and pine needle oil.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

116.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

47 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

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Studies on chemical constituents of the volatile oil from the needle of Pinus elliottii Engelm.
Chen H, et al.
Natural Product Research and Development, 13(3), 36-38 (2001)
Chemical composition of the essential oils of Juniperus from ripe and unripe berries and leaves and their antimicrobial activity.
Angioni A, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 51(10), 3073-3078 (2003)
Selected oxidized fragrance terpenes are common contact allergens.
Matura M, et al.
Contact Dermatitis, 52(6), 320-328 (2005)
Dawn E Hall et al.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology, 65(6), 936-948 (2011-02-18)
Conifers are extremely long-lived plants that have evolved complex chemical defenses in the form of oleoresin terpenoids to resist attack from pathogens and herbivores. In these species, terpenoid diversity is determined by the size and composition of the terpene synthase
Smail Aazza et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 16(9), 7672-7690 (2011-09-09)
The commercial essential oils of Citrus aurantium L., Cupressus sempervirens L., Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Foeniculum vulgare Mill. and Thymus vulgaris L., isolated by steam distillation by a company of Morocco were evaluated in terms of in vitro antioxidant activity through
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Protocols

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