myrtenic acid

bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 6,6-dimethyl-

CAS: 19250-17-0 C10 H14 O2 MW: 166.21998000

Identification

Namemyrtenic acid
IUPAC6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-ene-4-carboxylic acid
CAS Number19250-17-0
EINECS242-920-7
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC10 H14 O2
Molecular Weight166.21998000
Nikkaji NumberJ14.071F

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 269.11 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 260.00 °F. TCC ( 126.60 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 2.643 (est)
Soluble in water, 409.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorynatural substances and extractives
Recommendation for myrtenic acid usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for myrtenic acid flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

cistus twig/leaf oil @ 6.0% Data

Synonyms

bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 6,6-dimethyl- 6,6- dimethyl bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid 6,6- dimethyl-2-norpinene-2-carboxylic acid 6,6- dimethylbicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid 6,6- dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid 6,6- dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-ene-4-carboxylic acid PubMed: Metabolism of alpha- and beta-pinene, p-cymene and 1,8-cineole in the brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula.