Α-Myrcene

α-Myrcene
Names
IUPAC name
2-Methyl-6-methylideneocta-1,7-diene
Other names
alpha-Myrcene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5H,1-2,4,6-8H2,3H3
    Key: VYBREYKSZAROCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C=CC(=C)CCCC(=C)C
Properties
C10H16
Molar mass 136.238 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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α-Myrcene is a monoterpene that is an uncommon isomer of β-myrcene. It has been found in the essential oils of a few species, such as the Balkan Pine and lemongrass.

It differs from the β isomer by the position of one of the three alkene units. The two chemicals can be synthesized in a 3:1 α:β isomeric ratio by pyrolysis of the acetate ester of myrcenol.

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