Dihydromyrcene

Synonyms

3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-diene; 1,6-Octadiene, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadiene; Citronellene; [ChemIDplus] UN2319

Category

Terpenes

Description

Liquid; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization: Monoterpene Hydrocarbons Category - 2009] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Monoterpene hydrocarbons are found in all plants and common in foods; Used as intermediates, odor agents, flavoring agents, and solvents for cleaning and degreasing in products including soaps, detergents, automotive care products, rubber and plastic products, polishes, and sanitation products; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization: Monoterpene Hydrocarbons Category - 2009]

Comments

Skin sensitization in guinea pigs and humans; Histopathological liver changes in repeated-dose oral studies of mice at 1,000 mg/kg/day; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization: Monoterpene Hydrocarbons Category - 2009] See "Myrcene."

Biomedical References

2.57 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Terpene hydrocarbons, n.o.s."

Yes

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic
• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Metal Degreasing