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| IUPAC name | 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene |
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| CAS number | 13466-78-9 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H16 |
| Molar mass | 136.24 g/mol |
| Density | 0.867 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
168-169 °C at 705 mmHg |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Carene, or delta-3-carene, is a bicyclic monoterpene which occurs naturally as a constituent of turpentine, with a content as high as 42% depending on the source. Carene has a sweet and pungent odor. It is not soluble in water, but miscible with fats and oils.
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