3-Carene

• CAT Number: R022164
• CAS Number: 13466-78-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H16
• Molecular Weight: 136.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (±)-3-Carene; (±)-Δ3-Carene; Δ3-Carene; 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
• Target: COX
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CCC2C(C1)C2(C)C

3-Carene (Cat No.: R022164) is a bicyclic monoterpene with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₆, featuring a distinctive bicyclic structure composed of a cyclohexene ring fused with a methylene group. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, pine-like aroma. 3-Carene is naturally found in various essential oils, particularly in pine, cedarwood, and cypress. It is commonly used in the fragrance and flavor industry. Additionally, 3-carene has potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and bronchodilatory properties.