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Myrcene

Myrcene

Myrcene, or β-myrcene, is a monoterpene. A colorless oil, it occurs widely in essential oils. It can be obtained from Myrcia, from which it gets its name. It is an intermediate in the production of several fragrances. A less-common isomeric form, having one of the three alkene units in a different position, is α-myrcene.