Chavicol
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | 4-Allylphenol;Chavicol;p-Allylphenol;p-Hydroxyallylbenzene;Phenol, 4-(2-propenyl)-;4-prop-2-enylphenol;Phenol, p-allyl-;4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenol;p-Chavicol;4-(2-Propenyl)phenol;gamma-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-alpha-propylene;4-(Prop-2-enyl)-phenol;4-Allyl-Phenol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-742 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C9H10O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | C=CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | RGIBXDHONMXTLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | Chavicol, also known as p-allylphenol, is a natural phenylpropene, a category of organic compounds. Its chemical structure is characterized by a benzene ring, which is substituted with a hydroxy group and a propenyl group. This compound typically exists as a colorless liquid and is found alongside terpenes in betel oil. GHS Hazard Statements • H315 (66.67%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H316 (33.33%): Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] • H335 (66.67%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Ocimum basilicum |