Carene

Carene

Names
IUPAC name 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
Identifiers
CAS Number	13466-78-9
ChEMBL	ChEMBL506854
ChemSpider	10660720
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
KEGG	C11382
PubChem	26049
UNII	H2M15SNR6N
InChI InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3 Key: KALFVDDBBPRATR-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3 Key: KALFVDDBBPRATR-UHFFFAOYAY
SMILES CC2(C)C\1CCC(C)/C=C/12
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H16
Molar mass	136.24 g/mol
Density	0.867 g/cm^3
Boiling point	168 to 169 °C (334 to 336 °F; 441 to 442 K) at 705 mmHg
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Carene, or delta-3-carene, is a bicyclic monoterpene which occurs naturally as a constituent of turpentine,^[1] with a content as high as 42% depending on the source. Carene has a sweet and pungent odor. It is not soluble in water, but miscible with fats and oils.

Health

In higher concentrations, delta-3-carene can be a skin irritant or central nervous system depressant.

Aromas

Aromas attributed to carene include sweet, pine, cedar, woodsy, and pungent.

Natural sources

Natural sources of carene include turpentine (pine extract), rosemary, and cedar.

References

1. Haz-Map Agents