Carene

Carene

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
Identifiers
CAS Number	13466-78-9 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	10660720 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.033.367
KEGG	C11382 N
PubChem CID	26049
UNII	H2M15SNR6N N
InChI InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3 Y Key: KALFVDDBBPRATR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y 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/cm3
Boiling point	168–169 °C (334–336 °F; 441–442 K) at 705 mmHg (94.0 kPa)
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

A study has shown that Carene provides anti-inflammatory effects in mice^[2], and 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, and cannabis.

References

1. ↑ Haz-Map Agents
2. ↑ Ocete, M. A.; Risco, S.; Zarzuelo, A.; Jimenez, J. (1989-05-01). "Pharmacological activity of the essential oil of Bupleurum gibraltaricum: anti-inflammatory activity and effects on isolated rat uteri". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 25 (3): 305–313. ISSN 0378-8741. PMID 2747263.