β-Pinene is a monoterpene, an organic compound found in plants.
β-Pinene is one of the most abundant compounds released by forest trees.
[4] If oxidized in air, the allylic products of the pinocarveol and myrtenol family prevail.
[11] β-Pinene is usedin the production of other aroma compounds.
When nopol is acetylated, the result is nopyl acetate, which is used as fragrance material.