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(S)-(−)-Perillyl alcohol

96%

Synonym(s):

p-Mentha-1,8-diene-7-ol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
18457-55-1
Molecular Weight:
152.23
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24853064
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
MDL number:
MFCD00062995
Assay:
96%
Form:
liquid
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Quality Segment

100

assay

96%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]22/D −88°, c = 1 in methanol

refractive index

n20/D 1.501 (lit.)

bp

119-121 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.96 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

SMILES string

CC(=C)[C@H]1CCC(CO)=CC1

InChI

1S/C10H16O/c1-8(2)10-5-3-9(7-11)4-6-10/h3,10-11H,1,4-7H2,2H3/t10-/m1/s1

InChI key

NDTYTMIUWGWIMO-SNVBAGLBSA-N

General description

(S)-(-)-Perillyl alcohol is a monoterpenoid compound found in the essential oils of cherries, lavender and spearmint. It shows potent anticancer activity.

Application

(S)-(−)-Perillyl alcohol (POH or 4-isopropenyl cyclohexene carbinol) can be used as a starting material in the synthesis of:
  • Perillyl alcohol neoglycoside derivatives as potential anti cancer agents.   
  • Amino-modified derivatives of (S)-perillyl alcohol as potent antiproliferative agents.        
  • Perillaldehyde 8,9-epoxide, a para-menthane class derivative as an in vivo anti-tumor agent.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

230.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

110 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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