MYRCENE

MYRCENE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO.		123-35-3
FORMULA		C10H16
MOL WT.		136.24
H.S. CODE
SYNONYMS		7-methyl-3-methyleneocta-1, 6-diene
CLASSIFICATION
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE
Flash point		39º C(closed-cup)
BOILING POINT		167 ° C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (15.5)		0.800-0.809
Solubility		Solvable in ethanol not in water
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATIONS
Myrcene is made by Β-pinene, generated from the thermal decomposition. Besides, it also can be obtained through the linalool. It's used as intermediate for preparation of Empetal, Lyral, Linalool, hydrocarbon compounds spices, perfume and Deodorizing agent.
SALES SPECIFICATION
Appearance			Slight yellow to limon yellow liquid
Color			Lower than standard colour No. 8
Assay(G. C. )			75% min.
Refractive Index (N20, D)			1.4650-1.4780
Moisture			0.1% max.
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING	In sealed steel drum of 160kg net weight. 80drums/120drums per 20'ft container. To be stored in Cool, dry and ventilated location and protected from light. Avoid long-time storage because it can polymerize when contacting with air.
HAZARD CLASS
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REMARK	The above information is believed to be accurate and presents the best explanation currently available to us. We assume no liability resulting from above content. The technical standards are formulated and revised by customers¡¯ requirement and us, if there are any changes, the latest specification will be executed and confirmed in the contract.