Cedrol

Cedrol
Compound Structure:
Synonyms: Cedrol;(+)-Cedrol;alpha-Cedrol;8betaH-Cedran-8-ol;(8R)-cedran-8-ol;8.beta.H-Cedran-8-ol;CHEMBL1974890;DTXSID1041269; NSC403883;NSC-403883;[3R-(3alpha,3abeta,6alpha,7beta,8aalpha)]-octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-ol
Compound ID: NMPC-738
PubChem ID:

65575
Molecular Formula: C15H26O
Canonical SMILES: CC1CCC2C13CCC(C(C3)C2(C)C)(C)O
InChIKey: SVURIXNDRWRAFU-OGMFBOKVSA-N
About the compound:

Cedrol is a sesquiterpene alcohol primarily found in the essential oils of conifers such as cedar, with notable presence in Cupressus (cypress) and Juniperus (juniper) species. It's also present in Origanum onites, related to oregano. A significant component of aroma chemistry, cedrol constitutes about 19% of Texas cedarwood oil and 15.8% of Virginia cedarwood oil. In terms of toxicity, cedrol has not been found harmful to humans. It exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, among other beneficial effects. Skin sensitization tests indicated minimal negative reactions; in a repeated test, no sensitivity was observed. Cedrol and similar compounds have been identified to possess antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, sedative, insecticidal, and antifungal properties in laboratory settings. These attributes make them widely used in traditional medicine and cosmetics globally. A 2015 study highlighted an interesting characteristic of cedrol: its strong attraction to pregnant female mosquitoes post-feeding. This finding suggests the potential for developing cedrol-baited traps as a mosquito control measure.

GHS Hazard Statements

H411 (99.94%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Properties:

Chemical and Physical Properties

Property Name

Property Value

Molecular Weight

222.37 g/mol

XLogP3-AA

3.9

Hydrogen Bond Donor Count

1

Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count

1

Rotatable Bond Count

0

Exact Mass

222.198365449 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

222.198365449 g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

20.2Ų

Heavy Atom Count

16

Formal Charge

0

Complexity

321

Isotope Atom Count

0

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

5

Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count

0

Defined Bond Stereocenter Count

0

Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count

0

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

1

Compound Is Canonicalized

Yes

Physical Description

Pale yellow to yellow green solid; Sweet fruity cedar-like aroma

Boiling Point

286 °C

Melting Point

86 °C                                                                     

Density

0.9479 g/cu cm at 90 °C

Solubility 

Soluble in benzyl benzoate, slightly soluble in glycol and mineral oil

Source: PubChem
Source Species: Millettia thonningii
Murraya Koenigii
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