Compounds

Myrcene

In mastic, frankincense and hops. Oxidises quickly; old resin oils lose it first.

· Atlas · Compounds

Myrcene
Rolemonoterpene
FormulaC10H16
Molecular weight136.23 g/mol
IUPAC name7-methyl-3-methylideneocta-1,6-diene
XLogP4.3
PubChem CID31253
SafetyNo notable concern.

Scent facets

  • Green, resinous, slightly musty-herbal.

Found in

Also called

  • MYRCENE
  • 123-35-3
  • beta-Myrcene
  • 7-Methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene
  • 1,6-Octadiene, 7-methyl-3-methylene-
  • 7-methyl-3-methylideneocta-1,6-diene

Data: PubChem, GBIF (retrieved 2026-09-09); descriptions by Benjuí.