Myrcene is a widely used natural/semi-synthetic monoterpene with rich green fruity and balsamic characteristics, widely used in flavors, food, beverages and personal care industries. Its volatility and high aroma contribution make it a key molecule in aroma systems, while its use in industrial steady state requires attention to safety and regulations.

Flavor industry: used as a flavor extender to adjust pungent or fatty flavors; often a synthetic flavor intermediate, which can be converted into geraniol, citronellal, linalool, etc.

Food flavoring: provides "pepper-balsam-hop" flavor for beverages, beer, and seasoning compositions

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Personal care: widely used in soaps, shampoos, and fragrance products to create a "green plant + fresh" scent

Industrial derivative value

Fragrance intermediate: participates in the Diels–Alder reaction to prepare advanced flavors such as Iso E Super®

Extraction stability: due to easy oxidation polymerization, antioxidants (such as BHT or mixed cresols) are usually added to extend the shelf life