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(−)-α-Bisabolol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(−)-6-Methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-hepten-2-ol, Levomenol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H26O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.37
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥93% (GC)

optical activity

[α]/D -60±2°, neat

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C15H26O/c1-12(2)6-5-11-15(4,16)14-9-7-13(3)8-10-14/h6-7,14,16H,5,8-11H2,1-4H3/t14-,15+/m1/s1

InChI key

RGZSQWQPBWRIAQ-CABCVRRESA-N

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General description

(−)-α-Bisabolol is a monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol naturally found in the essential oil of different plants like Vanillosmopsis erythropappa and Matricaria chamomilla. It finds applications in clinical and cosmetic industries due to its pharmacological properties like anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antimicrobial and skin healing property. It also shows effective action against malignant tumor cells.

Application

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Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: angelica

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

289.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

143 °C - closed cup


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Now found in bacteria: An increasing number of genome sequences indicate that bacteria possess a variety of terpenoid cyclase genes. The characterization of two sesquiterpene cyclase (SC) genes found in the draft genome sequence of Streptomyces citricolor is described here.

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