epi-α-bisabolol
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | (-)-.alpha.-Bisabolol; (-)-6-Methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-hepten-2-ol; (-)-Alpha-bisabolol(-)-alpha-bisabolol; (-)-a-Bisabolol; (-)--BISABOLOL; (-)-(4S,8S)-alpha-Bisabolol; (-)- alpha –Bisabolol; (-)-.alpha.-Bisabolol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-1016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C15H26O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | CC1=CCC(CC1)C(C)(CCC=C(C)C)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | RGZSQWQPBWRIAQ-CABCVRRESA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | Bisabolol, or more formally α-(−)-bisabolol or also known as levomenol, (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is found in fats and oils. (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is isolated from essential oil of Matricariachamomilla (German chamomile) (-)-alpha-Bisabolol belongs to the family of Sesquiterpenes. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. Bisabolol, or more formally α-(−)-bisabolol or also known as levomenol, (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is found in fats and oils. (-)-alpha-Bisabolol is isolated from essential oil of Matricariachamomilla (German chamomile) (-)-alpha-Bisabolol belongs to the family of Sesquiterpenes. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. Levomenol has been known to elicit a number of potentially beneficial pharmacological effects, including anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial actions. Bisabolol is also demonstrated to enhance the percutaneous absorption of certain molecules GHS Hazard Statements • H317 (27.08%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] • H411 (55.23%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] • H412 (44.77%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [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: |
Tecoma stans |