CAS Number: 1139-30-6 White crystalline substance Caryophyllene oxide
Caryophyllene Oxide Introduction
- Basic Information
Chemical Name: (−)-Caryophyllene Oxide
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O
Molecular Weight: 220.35
CAS Number: 1139-30-6
EINECS Number: 214-519-7
Appearance: White crystalline powder with a woody aroma. - Physical and Chemical Properties
Melting Point: 55-63°C.
Boiling Point: 279.7°C.
Refractive Index: 1.507.
Flash Point: 119.7°C.
Density: 0.98 g/cm³. Specific optical rotation: [α]20/D -71 ± 1° (c = 2% in chloroform).
Solubility: 100 mg/mL in chloroform (ultrasound-assisted dissolution), 1 mg/mL in water (ultrasound-assisted dissolution). - Applications
Fragrance Industry: As a fragrance additive, used in the formulation of lavender essence.
Food and Beverages: Used for flavoring food and beverages.
Pharmaceutical Industry: As an antifungal agent, anesthetic, antioxidant, and platelet anticoagulant.
Antibacterial Agent: Has antibacterial effects against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and yeast fungi.
Agriculture: As a repellent, it exhibits strong repellent activity against brown planthoppers.
Medical Research: Used to study its effects on myocardium, its ability as a calcium channel blocker, and its inhibition of potassium currents.
CAS Number: 1139-30-6 White crystalline substance Caryophyllene oxide