Synonym: (+)-Valencene; (3R,4aS,5R)-4a,5-Dimethyl-3-isopropenyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalene
CAS Number: 4630-07-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H24
Molecular Weight: 204.35
EC Number: 225-047-6
MDL Number: MFCD00075884
Linear Formula: C15H24
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| application(s) |
flavors and fragrances |
| biological source |
oranges |
| bp |
274 °C (lit.) |
| concentration |
≥65% |
| density |
0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation |
see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen |
no known allergens |
| grade |
Halal |
| |
Kosher |
| |
natural |
| greener alternative category |
Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics |
Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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| InChI |
1S/C15H24/c1-11(2)13-8-9-14-7-5-6-12(3)15(14,4)10-13/h7,12-13H,1,5-6,8-10H2,2-4H3/t12-,13-,15+/m1/s1 |
| InChI key |
QEBNYNLSCGVZOH-NFAWXSAZSA-N |
| optical activity |
[α]22/D +90°, neat |
| organoleptic |
grapefruit; citrus; sweet |
| Quality Level |
400 |
| refractive index |
n20/D 1.504 (lit.) |
| reg. compliance |
FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| SMILES string |
C[C@@H]1CCC=C2CC[C@H](C[C@@]12C)C(C)=C |
| sustainability |
Greener Alternative Product |
| Disclaimer: |
For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: |
Valencene is the major sesquiterpene aroma constituent of orange peel oil. It is mainly used as a starting material to synthesize nootkatone, an important flavor compound of grapefruit. |
| General description: |
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
| Packaging: |
1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: |
100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: |
25 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
212.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) |
100 °C - closed cup |
| bp |
274 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index |
n20/D 1.504 (lit.) |
| FEMA Number |
3443 |
| UNSPSC |
12164502 |
