(-)-MYRTENOL Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

221-222 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.954 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.496

Flash point:

193 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

14.77±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Liquid

color 

Colorless to light yellow

Odor

at 100.00 %. woody pine balsam sweet mint medical

Odor Type

woody

optical activity

[α]20/D 51°, neat

BRN 

2206583

LogP

2.845 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

19894-97-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

23-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 1993 / PGIII

WGK Germany 

3

F 

10-23

MSDS

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(-)-MYRTENOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

Uses

Myrtenol is a bio-active compounds isolated from the Taxus genus of plants. It exibits a minty, fruity odur as well as medical properties such as the healing of gastric ulcers.

General Description

(?)-Myrtenol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol, belonging to the class of volatile organic compounds. It is widely used in fragrance, cosmetic products, cleaning agents and flavoring agents in a variety of food products.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 50 ppm

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