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(−)-trans-Caryophyllene

≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

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Synonym(s):
β-Caryophyllene, trans-(1R,9S)-8-Methylene-4,11,11-trimethylbicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24
CAS Number:
87-44-5
Molecular Weight:
204.35
Beilstein:
2044564
EC Number:
201-746-1
MDL number:
MFCD00075925
PubChem Substance ID:
57647960
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

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

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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.

Pictograms

Exclamation markHealth hazard
GHS07,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H304 - H317

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

221.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

105.5 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Seasonal Variation in Content and Chemical Composition of Essential Oils from Leaves of Mentha longifolia Huds.(Lamiaceae).
Niksic H, et al.
Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2014, 29-34 null
?-Caryophyllene, a compound isolated from the biblical balm of gilead (Commiphora gileadensis), is a selective apoptosis inducer for tumor cell lines.
Amiel E, et al.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM, 2012 (2012)
Fabienne Hilgers et al.
Microorganisms, 9(1) (2021-01-21)
Terpenoids constitute one of the largest and most diverse groups within the class of secondary metabolites, comprising over 80,000 compounds. They not only exhibit important functions in plant physiology but also have commercial potential in the biotechnological, pharmaceutical, and agricultural
Linus Svenberg et al.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 10(11) (2021-11-28)
In recent work, it was shown that the graminoid plants Cynodon dactylon (Poaceae), Cyperus exaltatus (Cyperaceae), and Panicum repens (Poaceae) have an ovipositional effect on the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae in olfactometric bioassays. In order to get a view of
Getachew E Bokore et al.
Parasites & vectors, 14(1), 552-552 (2021-10-29)
Understanding the ecology and behaviour of disease vectors, including the olfactory cues used to orient and select hosts and egg-laying sites, are essential for the development of novel, insecticide-free control tools. Selected graminoid plants have been shown to release volatile
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