89231
(−)-α-Thujone
≥96.0% (GC)
Synonym(s):
(-)-alpha-Thujone, (1S,4R)-1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
Molecular Weight:
152.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
208-912-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4660369
MDL number:
Assay:
≥96.0% (GC)
Form:
liquid
Quality Level
assay
≥96.0% (GC)
form
liquid
optical activity
[α]20/D −19.0±2.0°, neat
refractive index
n20/D 1.450
density
0.914 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
functional group
ketone
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CC(C)[C@@]12C[C@@H]1[C@@H](C)C(=O)C2
InChI
1S/C10H16O/c1-6(2)10-4-8(10)7(3)9(11)5-10/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t7-,8-,10+/m1/s1
InChI key
USMNOWBWPHYOEA-MRTMQBJTSA-N
General description
(-)-α-Thujone, a monoterpene ketone found in the essential oil of Thuja occidentalis, shows potent antitumorigenic effect.
Application
- A six-step total synthesis of α-thujone and d6-α-thujone, enabling facile access to isotopically labelled metabolites: This study presents a concise method for synthesizing α-thujone, useful for creating isotopically labeled derivatives for research purposes (Thamm et al., 2016).
- Enhancement of CD3AK cell proliferation and killing ability by α-thujone: Investigates α-thujone′s ability to enhance the proliferation and cytotoxic activity of CD3AK cells, suggesting potential immunological applications (Zhou et al., 2016).
- α-Thujone exhibits an antifungal activity against F. graminearum by inducing oxidative stress, apoptosis, epigenetics alterations and reduced toxin synthesis: Demonstrates the antifungal effects of α-thujone against Fusarium graminearum, which could make it a valuable alternative to traditional fungicides (Teker et al., 2021).
Biochem/physiol Actions
GABAA receptor antagonist.
Other Notes
Chiral building block
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Warning
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
147.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
64 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 74, 666-666 (1996)
Adebola O Oyedeji et al.
Natural product communications, 4(6), 849-852 (2009-07-29)
Safety of Artemisia afar has been a controversial issue due to its high thujone content. Despite the declaration of the World Health Organization in the 1970s of the plant being unsafe for consumption, it is still commonly used in folklore
Modulation of GABAergic synaptic currents and current responses by α-thujone and dihydroumbellulone.
Marcin Szczot et al.
Journal of natural products, 75(4), 622-629 (2012-03-01)
α-Thujone (1a), a constituent of wormwood, has been suspected to cause adverse psychoactive reactions in addicted drinkers of absinthe. While the content of 1a in absinthe is too low for such effects, at higher doses it can indeed induce seizures
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 89231-5ML | 04061837397493 |
| 89231-1ML | 04061833075630 |