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Carene



Carene
IUPAC name 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
Identifiers
CAS number 13466-78-9
SMILES CC1=CCC(C(C)2C)C2C1
Properties
Molecular formula C10H16
Molar mass 136.24 g/mol
Density 0.867 g/cm3
Boiling point

168-169 °C at 705 mmHg

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Carene, or delta-3-carene, is a bicyclic monoterpene which occurs naturally as a constituent of turpentine, 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.

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