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PHL83351

α-Humulene

phyproof® Reference Substance

Synonym(s):

α-Caryophyllene, trans,trans,trans-2,6,6,9-Tetramethyl-1,4,8-cycloundecatriene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.35
Beilstein:
3240075
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107

grade

primary reference standard

product line

phyproof® Reference Substance

Assay

≥90.0% (GC)

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

PhytoLab

refractive index

n20/D 1.503 (lit.)

bp

166-168 °C (lit.)

density

0.889 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C\C1=C/CC(C)(C)\C=C\C\C(C)=C\CC1

InChI

1S/C15H24/c1-13-7-5-8-14(2)10-12-15(3,4)11-6-9-13/h6-7,10-11H,5,8-9,12H2,1-4H3/b11-6+,13-7+,14-10+

InChI key

FAMPSKZZVDUYOS-HRGUGZIWSA-N

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General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application


  • Anti-inflammatory activity: α-Humulene exhibits significant anti-inflammatory properties, making it a promising natural alternative for treating chronic inflammation and related disorders (Mahmoud et al., 2024).

  • Cancer research applications: The compound is under investigation for its potential to inhibit cancer cell growth, particularly through its impact on cell signaling pathways, which could lead to new cancer therapies (McGlinchey, 2024).

  • Pharmacological properties: α-Humulene is studied for its broad pharmacological effects, including its role in modulating immune responses and potential use in immune-related diseases (Cvetanović Kljakić et al., 2024).

  • Essential oil component: As a major component in various essential oils, α-Humulene contributes to their therapeutic benefits, such as antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, enhancing the value of these oils in natural medicine (Caruso et al., 2024).

  • Research on natural compound bioactivity: Ongoing studies focus on understanding the detailed mechanisms of α-Humulene′s action in cellular systems, aiming to harness its benefits in more targeted therapeutic applications (Li et al., 2024).


Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

194.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

90 °C - closed cup


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