Description
Myrcene, 20KG
stabilized, FCC, FG
Synonym(s):
β-Myrcene, 7-Methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene
Linear Formula:
H2C=CHC(=CH2)CH2CH2CH=C(CH3)2
CAS Number:
123-35-3
Molecular Weight:
136.23
FEMA Number:
2762
Beilstein:
1719990
EC Number:
204-622-5
Council of Europe no.:
2197
MDL number:
MFCD00008908
PubChem Substance ID:
24901312
Flavis number:
1.008
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Agency
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
vapor density
4.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure
~7 mmHg ( 20 °C)
contains
synthetic α-tocopherol as stabilizer
refractive index
n20/D 1.469 (lit.)
bp
167 °C (lit.)
density
0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
myrcene
Organoleptic
green; balsamic; vegetable; woody; spicy
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
C\C(C)=C/CCC(=C)C=C
InChI
1S/C10H16/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7H,1,4,6,8H2,2-3H3
InChI key
UAHWPYUMFXYFJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Myrcene is one of the key monoterpene volatile compounds of the of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf leaves, mugwort leaves and Xylopia aromatic leaves, cotton plant,chamchwi plant and guava. It is also a potential nematode attractant.
Packaging
8, 20 kg in composite drum
1 kg in glass bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Odor at 1%
Other Notes
Natural occurrence: Anise seed, basil, beer, black currant, gin, laurel, rosemary and thyme.
Disclaimer
The substance W276200 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H226 - H315 - H319 - H410
Precautionary Statements
P210 - P233 - P240 - P273 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
111.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
44 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves