Myrcene beta Myrcene | CAS 123 35 3

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High purity Myrcene for fragrance intermediate, flavor formulations, and specialty chemical synthesis.

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Specification

Purity by GC: 90.0 percent minimum, typical batch 95.0 to 99.0 percent
Appearance: Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular formula: C10H16
Molecular weight: 136.23 g per mol
Density at 25 deg C: 0.791 g per mL
Density at 20 deg C: 0.799 to 0.803 g per mL
Refractive index nD20: 1.466 to 1.472
Boiling point: 165 to 167 deg C
Melting point: less than minus 10 deg C
Flash point: 40 to 44 deg C (closed cup)
Water solubility: Practically insoluble in water
Vapor density: 4.7 (vs air)
Vapor pressure: approximately 7 mm Hg at 20 deg C
Stabilizer: 0.02 percent TBC or 1000 ppm BHT
Color: less than or equal to 200 Hazen (Pt Co scale)
Peroxide value: less than or equal to 20 ppm
Moisture: less than or equal to 0.10 percent
Stock Status: In Stock in US warehouse and China hub

Available Quantity and Lead Time

Regular supply: 1 kg to 25 metric tons per shipment
Lead time: 3 to 5 days for standard packaging; bulk orders require 7 to 10 days

Document Support

COA SDS HPLC chromatogram NMR spectrum Mass spectrum MS available upon request

Application

Myrcene is a naturally occurring monoterpene hydrocarbon found in bay, ylang ylang, wild thyme, hops, and cannabis. It serves as a highly valued intermediate in the perfumery and flavor industries.

In the fragrance industry, myrcene is used as a key intermediate for the preparation of numerous fragrance chemicals, including menthol, citral, citronellol, citronellal, geraniol, nerol, and linalool. It contributes a spicy balsamic and light character, enhancing citrus and spice colognes, and is used to mask industrial odors. Myrcene also imparts a peppery and balsam aroma to beer. In the flavor industry, myrcene is commonly used as a natural flavoring agent in food products and beverages. It is listed as FEMA GRAS (No. 2762) and FDA approved as a flavoring agent or adjuvant.

In pharmaceutical and biological research, myrcene has demonstrated anxiolytic, antioxidant, anti inflammatory, and analgesic effects, and is being explored for potential applications in medicine, cosmetics, and food science. It is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamins E and A. In organic synthesis, myrcene undergoes Diels Alder reactions with dienophiles such as acrolein to produce cyclohexene derivatives useful as fragrances.

Custom Synthesis Support

We offer custom synthesis for myrcene derivatives including hydrogenated, halogenated, and isotopically labeled analogs. Custom purity grades (99.0 percent and above) and stabilized formulations are available. Share your technical datasheet for feasibility review.

Packaging and Shipping

Available in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 170 kg coated drums, or ISO tanks. Custom packaging such as amber glass bottles with PTFE lined caps under inert atmosphere is supported. Fastest dispatch within 7 days after order confirmation.

Myrcene is a flammable liquid Class 3, UN 2319, Packing Group III. Store long term at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius under inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). The compound is unstable in air and tends to polymerize. Samples are stabilized by the addition of approximately 400 ppm Tenox GT 1 or 1000 ppm BHT. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and radical initiators.

Why XinChem

XinChem provides myrcene with strict control of purity, color, and stabilizer content for US customers. Our ISO 9001 certified facility monitors every batch by GC and sensory evaluation, ensuring consistent quality for fragrance, flavor, and synthesis applications. We maintain a buffer stock in US warehouses for emergency deliveries within 48 hours. Each order includes a full documentation package: COA, SDS, and chromatograms accessible through our online portal. Our technical support team assists with handling under inert atmosphere, polymerization prevention, and regulatory compliance including TSCA, EINECS 204 622 5, FEMA GRAS, and FDA regulations. For contract customers, we offer quarterly price locks and consignment inventory to reduce supply chain risk. Trusted by numerous fragrance houses, flavor companies, and pharmaceutical research groups in North America. We also provide free sample evaluation for qualified R&D projects and a price match guarantee against any valid competitor quote for equivalent quality. All shipments are packaged under inert atmosphere with appropriate stabilizers to prevent oxidation and polymerization, with clear handling instructions.

FAQ

Q1 How should myrcene be stored to prevent polymerization?
A Store long term at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius under inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). The compound is unstable in air and tends to polymerize. Samples are stabilized by the addition of approximately 400 ppm Tenox GT 1 or 1000 ppm BHT. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and radical initiators. Shelf life is 6 to 12 months under recommended conditions.

Q2 What purity grades do you supply?
A Standard grade is 90.0 percent minimum by GC. We also supply 95.0 percent, 98.0 percent, and 99.0 percent grades for high end fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Q3 Is myrcene soluble in water?
A Myrcene is practically insoluble in water. It is soluble in organic solvents, ethanol, and fixed oils.

Q4 Do you provide sample quantities for fragrance development?
A Yes, free samples of 100 mL are available for qualified US companies. Shipping fee applies for small quantities.

Q5 What are the common impurities and how do you control them?
A Key impurities include beta pinene (less than or equal to 2 percent), dipentene (8 to 12 percent), and high boilers (less than or equal to 0.50 percent). Moisture is controlled below 0.10 percent and peroxide value below 20 ppm. Full impurity profiling is provided per batch.

Q6 Is myrcene approved for use as a food flavoring?
A Yes, myrcene is FEMA GRAS (No. 2762) and FDA approved as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. Please request our regulatory package for your specific application and compliance documentation.

Q7 What is the primary industrial application of myrcene?
A Myrcene is primarily used as an intermediate for the preparation of fragrance and flavor chemicals, including menthol, citral, citronellol, citronellal, geraniol, nerol, and linalool. It is also used in the synthesis of vitamins E and A.