beta-Phellandrene

Agent Name
beta-Phellandrene
CAS Number
555-10-2
Formula
C10-H16
Major Category
Biological Agents
beta-Phellandrene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-p-Menthadiene; 3-Isopropyl-6-methylene-1-cyclohexene; 3-Methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene; 4-Isopropyl-1-methylene-2-cyclohexene; Cyclohexene, 3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)-; PHELLANDRENE, BETA; p-Mentha-1(7),2-diene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Terpenes
Description
Oil; [Merck Index] Pleasant odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
A naturally occurring essential oil and monoterpene found in certain plants; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.59 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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