Ocimene

Ocimene

α-Ocimene
cis-β-Ocimene
trans-β-Ocimene
Names
IUPAC names α: cis-3,7-dimethyl-1,3,7-octatriene cis-β: (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene (E)-β: trans--3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	502-99-8 (α) Y 3338-55-4 (cis-β) 3779-61-1 (trans-β)
ChemSpider	4478389 (α) Y
InChI InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,8H,1-2,6-7H2,3-4H3/b10-8+ Y Key: XJPBRODHZKDRCB-CSKARUKUSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H16/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,8H,1-2,6-7H2,3-4H3/b10-8+ Key: XJPBRODHZKDRCB-CSKARUKUBE
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	5320249 (α)
SMILES C=C\C(=C\CCC(=C)C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H16[1]
Molar mass	136.24 g/mol
Density	0.800 g/cm3
Melting point	50 °C (122 °F; 323 K)
Boiling point	mix of isomers: 100 °C at 70 mmHg
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Ocimenes are a group of isomeric hydrocarbons. The ocimenes are monoterpenes found within a variety of plants and fruits. α-Ocimene and the two β-ocimenes differ in the position of the isolated double bond: it is terminal in the alpha isomer. α-Ocimene is cis-3,7-dimethyl-1,3,7-octatriene. β-Ocimene is trans-3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene. β-Ocimene exists in two stereoisomeric forms, cis and trans, with respect to the central double bond. The ocimenes are often found naturally as mixtures of the various forms. The mixture, as well as the pure compounds, are oils with a pleasant odor. They are used in perfumery. Like the related acyclic terpene myrcene, ocimenes are unstable in air.^[2] Like other terpenes, the ocimenes are nearly insoluble in water, but soluble in common organic solvents.

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