Carene

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Carene
Carene
Chemical name 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
Chemical formula C10H16
Molecular mass 136.24 g/mol
CAS number [13466-78-9]
Density 0.867 g/cm3
Melting point  ? °C
Boiling point 168-169 °C at 705 mmHg
SMILES CC1=CCC(C(C)2C)C2C1
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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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