| Chemistry name: | 2,6-dimethyl-2,4,6-octatriene |
| M Formula: | (CH3)2C(CH)3CCH3CHCH3 |
| Properties: | |
| Clear, almost colorless liquid. Boiling range (5–95%) 89–91C (20 mm), d 0.824 (15/15C), refr index 1.5278 (20C). Polymerizes and oxidizes readily. Combustible. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Pyrolysis of α-pinene. | |
| Use: | |
| Component of varnishes and a variety of polymers; fragrance. | |