Myrcene

Also known as: 1,6-Octadiene, 7-methyl-3-methylene-, 1,6-Octadiene,7-methyl-3-methylene, 2-Methyl-6-methylene-2,7-octadiene, 7-Methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene, 7-methyl--3-methylen-1,6-octadiene, 7-methyl-3-methyleneocta-1,6-diene, 7-methyl-3-methylidene-octa-1,6-diene, 7-methyl-3-methylideneocta-1,6-diene, EINECS 204-622-5, MFCD00008908, Myrcene (natural), b-Geraniolene, beta-myrcene, β-Myrcene, β-myrcene

Myrcene (CAS 123-35-3) is a compound in the Aliphatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H16 and a molecular weight of 136.234 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 167.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 39.4±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H304 and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 123-35-3
Jingsj CID: J-8880-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆
Molecular Weight: 136.234 g/mol
Category: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	167.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	39.4±0.0 °C
Exact Mass	136.125198
LogP	4.58
Additional Property	4.7 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	2.3±0.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.450
Additional Property	practically insoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

Flammable / Irritant / Health HazardSignal word: Danger

H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
H304
H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Target	NF-κB
Additional Information	[1]. Eunson Hwang, et al. Myrcene, an Aromatic Volatile Compound, Ameliorates Human Skin Extrinsic Aging via Regulation of MMPs Production. Am J Chin Med. 2017;45(5):1113-1124. [2]. Jeong-Ho Lee, et al. Anti-invasive effect of β-myrcene, a component of the essential oil from Pinus koraiensis cones, in metastatic MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry volume 58, pages563–569.

Target

NF-κB

Additional Information

[1]. Eunson Hwang, et al. Myrcene, an Aromatic Volatile Compound, Ameliorates Human Skin Extrinsic Aging via Regulation of MMPs Production. Am J Chin Med. 2017;45(5):1113-1124. [2]. Jeong-Ho Lee, et al. Anti-invasive effect of β-myrcene, a component of the essential oil from Pinus koraiensis cones, in metastatic MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry volume 58, pages563–569.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2901299090
Summary	2901299090 unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:2.0%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Myrcene?

The CAS number of Myrcene is 123-35-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Myrcene?

Myrcene has molecular formula C10H16 and molecular weight 136.234 g/mol.

Is Myrcene hazardous?

Myrcene has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H304; H315 — Causes skin irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Myrcene?

For Myrcene, Upstream Products: Geraniol, 3,3-Dimethylallyl bromide, (2Z)-1-Methoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene; Downstream Products: 6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one, Pseudoionone, Geranyl propionate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Myrcene (CAS 123-35-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-8880-4 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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