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22075

(−)-trans-Caryophyllene

≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

Synonym(s):

β-Caryophyllene, trans-(1R,9S)-8-Methylene-4,11,11-trimethylbicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.35
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-746-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2044564
MDL number:
Assay:
≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
Form:
liquid
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Quality Segment

assay

≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D −10±1°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.499

bp

262-264 °C (lit.)

density

0.902 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12CC\C(C)=C\CCC(=C)[C@H]1CC2(C)C

InChI

1S/C15H24/c1-11-6-5-7-12(2)13-10-15(3,4)14(13)9-8-11/h6,13-14H,2,5,7-10H2,1,3-4H3/b11-6+/t13-,14-/m1/s1

InChI key

NPNUFJAVOOONJE-GFUGXAQUSA-N

General description

(-)-trans-Caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene, is the major constituent in the essential oil of Mentha longifolia and Commiphora gileadensis. It shows anti-inflammatory, local anaesthetic and antifungal properties. (-)-trans-Caryophyllene also shows potent cytotoxic activity.


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Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

221.9 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

105.5 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves



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