MYRCENE
MYRCENE
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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CAS NO.
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123-35-3
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FORMULA
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C10H16
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MOL WT.
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136.24
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H.S. CODE
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2902.1900
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UN NO.:
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2319
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SYNONYMS
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7-methyl-3-methyleneocta-1, 6-diene
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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FLASH POINT
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39º C(closed-cup)
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MELTING POINT
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BOILING POINT
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167 ° C
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY
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(15.5) 0.800-0.809
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SOLUBILITY
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Solvable in ethanol not in water
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS
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Myrcene is made by Β-pinene, generated from the thermal decomposition. Besides, it also can be obtained through the linalool. It's used as intermediate for preparation of Empetal, Lyral, Linalool, hydrocarbon compounds spices, perfume and Deodorizing agent.
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SALES SPECIFICATION
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Appearance
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Slight yellow to limon yellow liquid
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Color (Gardner)
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Lower than standard colour No. 8
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Assay(G. C. )
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75% min.
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Refractive Index (N20, D)
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1.4650-1.4780
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Moisture
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0.1% max.
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TRANSPORTATION
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PACKING
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in sealed steel drum of 160kg net weight.
80drums/120drums per 20'ft container.
To be stored in Cool, dry and ventilated location and protected from light. Avoid long-time storage because it can polymerize when contacting with air.
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Myrcene is used as intermediate for preparation of Empetal, Lyral, Linalool, hydrocarbon compounds spices, perfume and Deodorizing agent.