Compounds
β-Pinene
The dominant monoterpene of galbanum oil and present in most resin oils.
| Role | monoterpene |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular weight | 136.23 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane |
| XLogP | 3.1 |
| PubChem CID | 14896 |
| Safety | No notable concern. |
Scent facets
- Dry, woody-pine, resinous, drier than α-pinene.
Found in
Also called
- BETA-PINENE
- 127-91-3
- Nopinene
- 2(10)-Pinene
- Terbenthene
- Terebenthene