22134

(+)-β-Cedrene

≥95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

• Synonym(s): (1S,2R,5S)-8-Methylene-2,6,6-trimethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0^1.5]undecane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₂₄
• CAS Number: 546-28-1
• Molecular Weight: 204.35
• Beilstein: 2244722
• EC Number: 208-898-8
• MDL number: MFCD00043428
• UNSPSC Code: 12352002
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752260
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: ≥95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• form: liquid
• optical activity: [α]/D 11.5 to 14.5°, c = 1 in chloroform
• refractive index: n20/D 1.502
• bp: 263-264 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.932 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H][C@]1(C2=C)C(C)(C)[C@@](CC[C@H]3C)([H])[C@]3(CC2)C1
• InChI: 1S/C15H24/c1-10-7-8-15-9-12(10)14(3,4)13(15)6-5-11(15)2/h11-13H,1,5-9H2,2-4H3/t11-,12+,13+,15+/m1/s1
• InChI key: DYLPEFGBWGEFBB-OSFYFWSMSA-N

Description

General description

β-Cedrene is a tricyclic sesquiterpene obtained from Juniperus cedrus and Juniperus thurifera. It is the main constituent of cedarwood oil, which is used as a raw material for biofuel development.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves