Chamazulene
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | Chamazulene;Chamazulen;7-Ethyl-1,4-dimethylazulene;529-05-5;Camazulene;Dimethulene;Dimethulen;1,4-Dimethyl-7-ethylazulene;Azulene, 7-ethyl-1,4-dimethyl-;BA 2784;7-ethyl-1,4-dimethyl-azulene | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-741 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C14H16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | CCC1=CC2=C(C=CC2=C(C=C1)C)C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | GXGJIOMUZAGVEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | Chamazulene, an aromatic compound with the molecular formula C14H16, is found in several plants such as chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). This compound is a blue-violet derivative of azulene, which itself is biosynthesized from the sesquiterpene matricin. GHS Hazard Statements • H412 (22.45%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] • H413 (77.55%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Centratherum punctatum |