Delta-3-Carene
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 13466-78-9
A fresh terpenic note with a pine resinous character and a citrus woody facet. Spicy and natural, it brings a lively woody freshness to masculine and functional accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Pine |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 1 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 13466-78-9 |
| INCI Name | 3-carene; 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene (isodiprene) |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Mol. Weight | 136.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene |
| InChIKey | BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3-Carene, 3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(4.1.0)hept-3-ene, Bicyclo(4.1.0)hept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-, 3-Karen, 3-Norcarene, H2m15snr6n, S-3-Carene, Carene, Car-3-ene, (±)-3-carene, d-3-carene, delta(sup3)-carene, delta 3-carene 90 PF, delta-3-carene 90 PF, 3-carene delta natural, delta-3-carene natural, carene-3 delta, 3,7,7-trimethyl bicyclo(4.1.0)hept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl bicyclohept-3-ene, 3,7,7-trimethyl-3-norcarene, 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, DELTA3-Carene, Delta(3)-Carene, (±)-delta3-carene
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 170.0 °C |
| Melting Point | 25.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 46.11 °C |
| Density | 0.86 |
| Refractive Index | 1.468 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.72 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 2.8 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in benzene, pet ether |
| Appearance | Carene is a colorless liquid with a sweet, turpentine-like odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999) |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 3 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 3 % |
| Pinene | 1.01 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 1 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.02 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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