CAS: 13877-91-3
FEMA No: 3539

Ocimene is a monoterpene with a fruity, floral, some say wet cloth smell. Ocimene has exhibited anti-inflammatory effects in white blood cell through a variety of pathways. Antifungal effects are also seen with the human specific Candida species. And very interestingly ocimene showed specificity and effectiveness against SARS virus.
ATTRIBUTES
Sources
Ho Leaf, Hops, Kumquat, Mango, Mint, Neroli, Bigarde, Parsley, Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Lavender
Aroma
Citrus, Green, Tropical, Woody
Flavor Profile
Floral, Vegetable, Woody
Benefit
Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antiviral

Research
Anti-inflammatory
The effects of ocimene on nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated RAW 264.7 macrophages was studied. The results indicate that the ocimene is an effective anti-inflammatory by acting as an inhibitor of LPS-induced NO and PGE2 production. Additionally, ocimene was shown to suppress the production of inflammatory cytokines including interleukin (IL)-1beta, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, and IL-6.
Antifungal
Ocimene has been shown to be toxic to against Candida albicans. This effect was seen with Ferulago carduchorum essential oil. At 2340 ug/mL a minimum inhibitory concentration was reached.
Antiviral
The essential oil of Laurus nobilis was evaluated on the SARS virus. Ocimene was noted to be a major constituent of the oil. The oil demonstrated a selectivity index of 4.16.
synergy
Synergistic effects with…
Other Terpenes
Anti-inflammatory: Nootkatone
Cannabis
Common strains high in Ocimene
Arjan’s haze #3 1.61
Himalayan gold 0.35
SCIENCE
- Formula: C10H16
- Molecular Mass: 136.23 g/mol
- Relative Density: .818 g/cm3 at 20 C
- Boiling Point: 65 - 66 C
- Flash Point: 61.67 C
Synonyms
Ocimene is also know by these other names
- 3338-55-4 [RN]
- 222-081-3 [EINECS]
- 237-641-2 [EINECS]
- 1736172 [BEILSTEIN]
- 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene
- 3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene [ACD/IUPAC Name]
- 1,3,6-Octatriene, 3,7-dimethyl- [ACD/Index Name]
SAFETY
Storage: Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
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