Carene
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| Carene | |
|---|---|
| Image:3-Caren.png | |
| 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.
