Myrcene

At a glance

A green, peppery-herbal terpene found in hops, bay, and verbena oils, used as a fresh green building block i It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from various plants, including hops and thyme
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
123-35-3
Profile
fresh, green, earthy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01