myrtenic acid
bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 6,6-dimethyl-
Identification
| Name | myrtenic acid |
| IUPAC | 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-ene-4-carboxylic acid |
| CAS Number | 19250-17-0 |
| EINECS | 242-920-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.21998000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J14.071F |
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 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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for myrtenic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for myrtenic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
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.