Myrcene P & F


 TICSA Code No.
 C133894
 
Chemical Name 7-Methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene C10H16
Synonym beta-Geraniolene  
CAS No. 123-35-3 M.W. 136.24
 Odour Description Sweet-balsamic-resinous "gum" odor of poor tenacity.  
 Occurrence in Nature
Found in oil of hops, verbena oil, galbanum oil, Formosan and West Indian lemongrass oil.
 
 Application Information
Used in citrus and spicy accords, mainly in household products. Can give a fresh note.
 
Typical Use Level: 1 to 5%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Poor Skin  Poor
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Poor Dry Fabric  Poor
 Liquid Detergent  Fair Wet Fabric  Poor
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Fair Hair  Poor
 Soaps  Fair Tenacity on Blotter  > 1 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Very Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Fair    
 Antiperspirants  Fair    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.7930-0.8000
 Flash Point oC 49 CC
 [a]20D 0o to -5o    
 GC MIN 85% as Myrcene    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 4.332    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2762