MYRCENE
Introduction

MYRCENE

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO.

123-35-3

 

FORMULA

C10H16

MOL WT.

136.24

H.S. CODE

2902.1900

UN NO.

2319

SYNONYMS

7-methyl-3-methyleneocta-1, 6-diene

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

FLASH POINT

 39º C(closed-cup)

MELTING POINT

 

BOILING POINT

 167 ° C

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

 (15.5) 0.800-0.809

SOLUBILITY

 Solvable in ethanol not in water

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS

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. 

SALES SPECIFICATION

Appearance

Slight yellow to limon yellow liquid

Color (Gardner)

Lower than standard colour No. 8

Assay(G. C. )

75% min.

Refractive Index (N20, D)

1.4650-1.4780

Moisture

0.1% max.

TRANSPORTATION

PACKING

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.

 

Applications
Myrcene is used as intermediate for preparation of Empetal, Lyral, Linalool, hydrocarbon compounds spices, perfume and Deodorizing agent.
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