W344303

Valencene

natural, ≥65%

• Synonym(s): (+)-Valencene, (3R,4aS,5R)-4a,5-Dimethyl-3-isopropenyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalene
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₂₄
• CAS Number: 4630-07-3
• Molecular Weight: 204.35
• FEMA Number: 3443
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3539153
• EC Number: 225-047-6
• Council of Europe no.: 11030
• MDL number: MFCD00075884
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901709
• Flavis number: 1.017
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: oranges
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Halal; Kosher; natural
• reg. compliance: FDA 21 CFR 117
• optical activity: [α]22/D +90°, neat
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• concentration: ≥65%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.504 (lit.)
• bp: 274 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• organoleptic: grapefruit; citrus; sweet
• SMILES string: C[C@@H]1CCC=C2CC[C@H](C[C@@]12C)C(C)=C
• InChI: 1S/C15H24/c1-11(2)13-8-9-14-7-5-6-12(3)15(14,4)10-13/h7,12-13H,1,5-6,8-10H2,2-4H3/t12-,13-,15+/m1/s1
• InChI key: QEBNYNLSCGVZOH-NFAWXSAZSA-N

Description

General description

Valencene is the major sesquiterpene aroma constituent of orange peel oil. It is mainly used as a starting material to synthesize nootkatone, an important flavor compound of grapefruit.

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H304
• pcodes: P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 212.0 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 100 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)