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beta-cis-ocimene; cis-beta-ocimene; β-cis-ocimene; cis-ocimene; 1,3,6-octatriene, 3,7-dimethyl-, (z)-

Name(s)	beta-cis-ocimene; cis-beta-ocimene; β-cis-ocimene; cis-ocimene; 1,3,6-octatriene, 3,7-dimethyl-, (z)-
Scientific name(s)	(z)-beta-ocimene; cis-ocimene; (3z)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene; (z)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,3,6,-triene; beta-cis-ocimene; unii-472uvp4r7t
Formula	C10H16
Molecular mass	136.238
IUPAC name	(3z)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene
INCHI	InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7-8H,1,6H2,2-4H3/b10-8-
SMILE	CC(C)=CC\C=C(\C)C=C
CAS ID	3338-55-4
PubChem ID	5320250
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	Ocimene refers to several isomeric hydrocarbons. The ocimenes are monoterpenes found within a variety of plants and fruits. alpha-Ocimene and the two beta-ocimenes differ in the position of the isolated double bond: it is terminal in the alpha isomer. alpha-Ocimene is 3,7-dimethyl-1,3,7-octatriene. beta-Ocimene is 3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene. beta-Ocimene exists in two stereoisomeric forms, cis and trans, with respect to the central double bond. The ocimenes are often found naturally as mixtures of the various forms. The mixture (as well as the pure compounds) is an oil with a pleasant odor. It is used in perfumery. cis-beta-Ocimene is found in many foods, some of which are cornmint, sweet orange, sweet basil, and common sage.

Description

Ocimene refers to several isomeric hydrocarbons. The ocimenes are monoterpenes found within a variety of plants and fruits. alpha-Ocimene and the two beta-ocimenes differ in the position of the isolated double bond: it is terminal in the alpha isomer. alpha-Ocimene is 3,7-dimethyl-1,3,7-octatriene. beta-Ocimene is 3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene. beta-Ocimene exists in two stereoisomeric forms, cis and trans, with respect to the central double bond. The ocimenes are often found naturally as mixtures of the various forms. The mixture (as well as the pure compounds) is an oil with a pleasant odor. It is used in perfumery. cis-beta-Ocimene is found in many foods, some of which are cornmint, sweet orange, sweet basil, and common sage.