alpha-ocimene
1,3,7-octatriene, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3E)-
Identification
| Name | alpha-ocimene |
| IUPAC | (3E)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,3,7-triene |
| CAS Number | 502-99-8 |
| EINECS | 207-957-5 |
| FDA UNII | 8DBO41SLJL |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.23752000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J10.704B |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 169.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.971000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 112.00 °F. TCC ( 44.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.142 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
3,7-
dimethyl octa-1,3,7-triene
2,6-
dimethyl-1,5,7-octatriene
(3E)-3,7-
dimethylocta-1,3,7-triene
ocimene
a-
ocimene
1,3,7-
octatriene, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3E)-
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