3-Carene
ALDRICH/W382108 - ≥90%
Synonym: δ3-Carene; 3,7,7-
CAS Number: 13466-78-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
EC Number: 236-719-3
MDL Number: MFCD00001315
Linear Formula: C10H16
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥90% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 168-169 °C/705 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6- |
| InChI key | BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | citrus; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC1=CCC2C(C1)C2(C)C |
| Application: | • Identification and quality evaluation of Lushan Yunwu tea from different geographical origins based on metabolomics.: The presence of 3-carene in Lushan Yunwu tea is studied for its impact on tea quality and flavor profile, providing insights into the metabolomic distinctions influenced by geographical factors (Sun et al., 2024 ![]() ![]() |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | 3-Carene is a volatile monoterpene compound typically found in essential oils such as turpentine oil, juniper oil and pine needle oil. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 9 kg in steel drum |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H304 - H315 - H317 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 10-38-43-65 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37-62 |
| RIDADR | UN 2319 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 116.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 47 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥90% |
| bp | 168-169 °C/705 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3821 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |




