3-Carene
CAS 13466-78-9
EC 236-719-3
Formula C10H16
MW 136.23 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Food & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
3-Carene, also known as Car-3-ene, Delta-3-Carene, or D-Carene (FEMA 3821, CAS 13466-78-9), is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene found in turpentine, pine resin, and several essential oils. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29021990.
In flavor and fragrance formulations, 3-Carene contributes sweet, citrus-like, and woody top notes, functioning as a flavoring agent at controlled concentrations. As a solvent and carrier, it dissolves resins and polymers effectively, making it suitable for use in printing inks and packaging coatings where controlled evaporation rate matters.
3-Carene is available in commercial liquid grades compliant with REACH regulations for the European market, with FCC-grade material available for food and flavor applications. Procurement quantities typically range from drum to IBC formats. Buyers should confirm purity specifications and supplier documentation against relevant food safety and cosmetic regulatory requirements before use.
In flavor and fragrance formulations, 3-Carene contributes sweet, citrus-like, and woody top notes, functioning as a flavoring agent at controlled concentrations. As a solvent and carrier, it dissolves resins and polymers effectively, making it suitable for use in printing inks and packaging coatings where controlled evaporation rate matters.
3-Carene is available in commercial liquid grades compliant with REACH regulations for the European market, with FCC-grade material available for food and flavor applications. Procurement quantities typically range from drum to IBC formats. Buyers should confirm purity specifications and supplier documentation against relevant food safety and cosmetic regulatory requirements before use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | <25 °C |
| Boiling Point | 171 °C |
| Density | 0.86 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 115 °F |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. citrus terpenic herbal pine solvent resinous phenolic cypress medicinal woody |
| Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.474(lit.) |
| Log P | 4.38 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H226H304H315H317H400H410H412
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P264P272P273P280P321P331P391P405P501P301+P316P302+P352P332+P317P333+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P235P303+P361+P353
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29021990 |
| UN Number | 2319 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
(±)-3-carene3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-enecarene3-KarenD-CARENE3-CARVENEΔ3-Carene
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