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α-Humulene

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): α-Caryophyllene, trans,trans,trans-2,6,6,9-Tetramethyl-1,4,8-cycloundecatriene
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₂₄
• CAS Number: 6753-98-6
• Molecular Weight: 204.35
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3240075
• EC Number: 229-816-7
• MDL number: MFCD00042689
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749741
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥95.0% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.503 (lit.)
• bp: 166-168 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.889 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C\C1=C/CC(C)(C)\C=C\C\C(C)=C\CC1
• InChI: 1S/C15H24/c1-13-7-5-8-14(2)10-12-15(3,4)11-6-9-13/h6-7,10-11H,5,8-9,12H2,1-4H3/b11-6+,13-7+,14-10+
• InChI key: FAMPSKZZVDUYOS-HRGUGZIWSA-N

Description

General description

α-Humulene is a cyclic sesquiterpene, a main active constituent isolated from plant Cordia verbenacea (Boraginaceae).

Application

α-Humulene has been used as a reference standard for the determination of isomers of α-humulene in copaiba oleoresin species by high performance liquid chromatography method using the Box-Behnken design.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H315,H319,H335
• pcodes: P261 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 194.0 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 90 °C - closed cup