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(+)-2-Carene (CAS 4497-92-1)

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Alternate Names:
(1S)-3,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene
CAS Number:
4497-92-1
Molecular Weight:
136.23
Molecular Formula:
C10H16
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This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(+)-2-Carene is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene that is of interest in the field of organic chemistry and materials science. It is studied for its potential as a starting material in the synthesis of terpenoids and other complex organic molecules. The structure of (+)-2-Carene, featuring a strained bicyclic system, is relevant to research focusing on strain-release mechanisms during chemical reactions. In addition, its reactivity is exploited in the study of rearrangement reactions, polymerization processes, and the development of novel organic synthesis strategies. Researchers also investigate the compound for its ability to serve as a chiral building block, which can introduce stereochemical complexity into synthetic compounds. The applications of (+)-2-Carene extend to the field of materials science, where it is examined for its potential use in the development of renewable resources for the production of resins and polymers.


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(+)-2-Carene, 5 ml

sc-237964
5 ml
$335.00