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(−)-Myrtenol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(1R)-2-Pinen-10-ol, (1R)-6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
19894-97-4
Molecular Weight:
152.23
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329762305
EC Number:
243-409-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2206583
MDL number:
MFCD00001341
eCl@ss:
32129103
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

assay

≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]/D -56±1°, c = 1 in chloroform

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, chromatography: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.496

bp

220-222 °C (lit.)

density

0.981 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1(C)[C@H]2CC=C(CO)[C@@H]1C2

InChI

1S/C10H16O/c1-10(2)8-4-3-7(6-11)9(10)5-8/h3,8-9,11H,4-6H2,1-2H3/t8-,9-/m0/s1

InChI key

RXBQNMWIQKOSCS-IUCAKERBSA-N

General description

(−)-Myrtenol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol, belonging to the class of volatile organic compounds. It is widely used in fragrance, cosmetic products, cleaning agents and flavoring agents in a variety of food products.

Application

(−)-Myrtenol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in biological samples using high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection and electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry.
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Other Notes

Use as chiral building block

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

154.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

68 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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