SMB00386
Tea Tree Oil
Synonym(s):
Tea tree oil, Melaleuca alternifolia oil, Melasol, Melaleuca alternifolia
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biological source
Melaleuca alternifolia
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.478 (lit.)
bp
165 °C (lit.)
density
0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
lipid type
oils
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General description
Tea Tree Oil is an oil found in the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia. This essential oil is composed of terpene hydrocarbon, mainly monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Tea tree oil is volatile and slightly soluble in water.
Application
Tea Tree Oil has been used to induce stress response in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Tea Tree Oil possesses antimicrobial, anti scabies, and antifungal properties. It is commonly used in cosmeceuticals. Tea tree oil is also used to promote wound healing and to decrease periodic breast pain. Higher dose of tea tree oil is considered toxic and might result in skin allergy.
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
147.2 °F
flash_point_c
64 °C
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Tryptophan recovers sensitivity to cell membrane stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Ikui A, et al.
bioRxiv, 44(5), 344366-344366 (2018)
David Larson et al.
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 23(1), 48-49 (2012-06-02)
Tea tree oil is an increasingly popular ingredient in a variety of household and cosmetic products, including shampoos, massage oils, skin and nail creams, and laundry detergents. Known for its potential antiseptic properties, it has been shown to be active
K A Hammer et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 44(5), 616-625 (2005-10-26)
The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as tea tree or melaleuca oil, is widely available and has been investigated as an alternative antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent. While these properties are increasingly well characterised, relatively limited data are
Lea Schroeder et al.
PloS one, 14(3), e0199484-e0199484 (2019-03-12)
Sodium dodecyl sulfate is a detergent that disrupts cell membranes, activates cell wall integrity signaling and restricts cell growth in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. However, the underlying mechanism of how sodium dodecyl sulfate inhibits cell growth is not fully understood. Previously, we
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