Myrcene

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
monoterpene
gptkbp:aroma gptkb:traditional_medicine
earthy
musky
clove-like
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from gptkb:geranyl_pyrophosphate
gptkbp:boilingPoint 167 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:123-35-3
gptkbp:category natural products
hydrocarbons
terpenes
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C10H16
gptkbp:color colorless
gptkbp:density 0.794 g/cm³
gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom gptkb:Albert_Ladenburg
1899
gptkbp:foundIn bay
cannabis
hops
mango
lemongrass
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myrcene
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:7-methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene
gptkbp:molecularWeight 136.24 g/mol
gptkbp:nameOrigin derived from Myrcia sphaerocarpa (a plant)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 31253
gptkbp:role precursor to other terpenes
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in ethanol
soluble in ether
gptkbp:stateAtRoomTemperature gptkb:water
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:usedIn essential oils
fragrance industry
flavor industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cardamom
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5