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α-Humulene

≥96.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

alpha-Humulene, α-Caryophyllene, trans,trans,trans-2,6,6,9-Tetramethyl-1,4,8-cycloundecatriene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24
CAS Number:
6753-98-6
Molecular Weight:
204.35
Beilstein:
3240075
EC Number:
229-816-7
MDL number:
MFCD00042689
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57651429
NACRES:
NA.22

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Assay

≥96.0% (GC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.503 (lit.)

bp

166-168 °C (lit.)

density

0.889 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C\C1=C/CC(C)(C)\C=C\C\C(C)=C\CC1

InChI

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

InChI key

FAMPSKZZVDUYOS-HRGUGZIWSA-N

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General description

α-Humulene is a class of sesquiterpenes found in Cordia verbenacea essential oil.

Application

α-Humulene can be used in the formation of secondary organic aerosol by oxidation.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

194.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

90 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCBV7891
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BCBN2536V
BCBF5297V
BCBC2770V

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Ping-Chuan Jiang et al.
Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials, 32(8), 1224-1227 (2009-12-08)
To study the volatile oil of Murraya exotica. The volatile oil of Murraya exotica was extracted by steam-stilling and was identified by GC-MS-DS. More than 90 compounds were separated, and 59 compounds were identified, accounting for 93.9% of the total
Fengnian Yu et al.
Planta, 227(6), 1291-1299 (2008-02-15)
Shampoo ginger (Zingiber zerumbet Smith) has a high content and large variety of terpenoids in the essential oil of its rhizome. Here, we report on the isolation of a cDNA clone (ZSS1) encoding alpha-humulene synthase, a possible key enzyme of
Rafael C Dutra et al.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 61(2), 243-250 (2009-01-31)
The objective of this work was to investigate the antiulcerogenic and anti-inflammatory activities of the essential oil from Pterodon emarginatus seeds. The following tests were used: ulcers induced by ethanol, indometacin and HCl/ethanol, and pleurisy induced by carrageenan in Swiss
M Beck et al.
Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP, 13(23), 10970-11001 (2011-04-05)
α-Humulene contains three double bonds (DB), and after ozonolysis of the first DB the first-generation products are still reactive towards O(3) and produce second- and third-generation products. The primary aim of this study consisted of identifying the products of the
Alexandre P Rogerio et al.
British journal of pharmacology, 158(4), 1074-1087 (2009-05-15)
alpha-Humulene and trans-caryophyllene are plant sesquiterpenes with pronounced anti-inflammatory properties. Here, we evaluated the effects of these compounds in an experimental model of airways allergic inflammation. Female BALB/c mice, sensitized to and challenged with ovalbumin received daily alpha-humulene or trans-caryophyllene
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