Myrcene

Name:
Myrcene
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	7-methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene
M Formula:	C10H16
Properties:
Yellow, oily liquid; pleasant odor. Bp 167C, d (80% myrcene) 0.806 (15.5/15.5C), refr index (81% myrcene) 1.471 (20C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, glacial acetic acid. Combustible.
Use:
Preparation of perfume chemicals, flavoring.