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W343900

Sigma-Aldrich

Myrtenol

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

(6,6-dimethyl-4-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-enyl)methanol, 2-pinen-10-ol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.23
FEMA Number:
3439
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
10285
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.091
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥95%

optical activity

[α]20/D −51°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.496 (lit.)

bp

221-222 °C (lit.)

density

0.954 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; herbaceous; minty

SMILES string

CC1(C)C2CC=C(CO)C1C2

InChI

1S/C10H16O/c1-10(2)8-4-3-7(6-11)9(10)5-8/h3,8-9,11H,4-6H2,1-2H3/t8-,9-/m0/s1

InChI key

RXBQNMWIQKOSCS-IUCAKERBSA-N

Application


  • Combined antimicrobial action of streptomycin and terpenes against atypical mycobacteria isolated from fish.: Research demonstrates the synergistic effects of myrtenol with streptomycin in combating atypical mycobacteria, suggesting a potential for enhancing antibiotic treatments in aquaculture (Guz et al., 2024).


Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 50 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Bilberry, buchu oil, hop oil, myrtle oil, pepper, raspberry, scotch spearment, strawberry, Virginia tobacco.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

192.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

89 °C - closed cup


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Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 20, 52-52 (2005)
Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 54-54 (2005)

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