This section provides an overview for myrcenes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 myrcene manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked myrcene companies as of November, 2024: 1.BERJÉ INC, 2.KAZIMA, 3.NATURAL AROMA PRODUCTS PVT. LTD..
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Figure 1. Basic Information on Myrcene
Myrcene, a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula C10H16, is notable for its presence in laurel, pine, wormwood, and mints. As β-myrcene, it serves as a pheromone for woodlice and an attractant, while being handled carefully due to its classification under fire laws.
Valued for its muscle relaxant, sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, myrcene is utilized in dietary supplements, aroma oils, and the fragrance industry. It's a precursor for various fragrances like menthol and citral and is involved in resin production.
Myrcene exhibits a fresh coniferous aroma, with a melting point of 50°C and a boiling point of 166-168°C. It tends to polymerize at room temperature, enhancing its chemical interest.
Figure 2. Myrcene Structure
As a monoterpene, myrcene consists of two isoprene units, with α-myrcene and β-myrcene as isomers. β-myrcene, predominant in nature, differs from α-myrcene by the position of its double bond.
Figure 3. Synthesis of Myrcenes
Commercially, myrcene is mainly produced from the pyrolysis of β-pinene from turpentine oil, with a biosynthesis route involving geranyl diphosphate in plants.
Myrcene is convertible to myrcenol through hydroamination, followed by hydrolysis and amine removal via a palladium catalyst. It participates in Diels-Alder reactions, producing derivatives like hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde, known as Lyral.
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Berjé Inc. was originally founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey. The company is a national wholesaler of over 2000 essential oils and aromatic chemicals sourced from local farmers around the world. The company has two product categories: essential & fixed oils and aromatic chemicals. Essential & fixed oils include essential oils and fixed oils while aromatic chemicals include natural aromatics and all aromatic chemicals. The company lists chemicals by four application categories which are flavor ingredients, fragrance ingredients, functional ingredients, and fragrances.
Natural Aroma Products Pvt. Ltd. is a manufacturer, wholesaler, trader, and exporter of aromatic products, established in 1995 and based in Delhi, India. The company produces solutions for the production of various items in industries such as perfumes, medicines, aromatherapy, food processing, as well as personal hygiene products and cosmetics. Its product offerings include essential oils such as Ajowain Oil and Basil Oil, aroma chemicals such as D-Limonene, natural isolates, and reconstituted oils.
Hindustan Mint & Agro Products Pvt Ltd is an Indian manufacturer of mint products and agrochemicals that was established in 1976, and is headquartered in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its main activities includes the production of multiple mint products, including menthol, mentha oil, and spearmint oil. Hindustan Mint & Agro Products' products are used by many industries, such as the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company is also a manufacturer of agrochemicals. It produces a wide range of agrochemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Hindustan Mint & Agro Products' agrochemicals are used by farmers and other agricultural businesses.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | BERJÉ INC |
50.0%
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2 | KAZIMA |
15.0%
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3 | NATURAL AROMA PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. |
15.0%
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4 | HINDUSTAN MINT & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT LTD |
10.0%
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5 | Merck |
10.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the myrcene page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 3 | 75.0% |
United States of America | 1 | 25.0% |