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Is Myrcene vegetarian?

Myrcene

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Myrcene (β-myrcene) is a monoterpene occurring widely in essential oils; it is a colorless oil produced mainly semi-synthetically from Myrcia species and used as an intermediate in fragrance production.

Also known as 7-Methyl-3-methyleneocta-1,6-diene, beta-Myrcene
INCI name Myrcene
CAS number 123-35-3
EC number 204-622-5
CosIng ID 40841
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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