alpha-Curcumene

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alpha-Curcumene Structure
alpha-Curcumene structure
Common Name alpha-Curcumene
CAS Number 644-30-4 Molecular Weight 202.34
Density 0.873g/cm3 Boiling Point 276.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H22 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 117.2ºC

 Use of alpha-Curcumene


α-curcumene (compound 12) is isolated from the essential oil of rhizomes of Curcuma aromatica and can be synthesized artificially[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name α-curcumene
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 alpha-Curcumene Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description α-curcumene (compound 12) is isolated from the essential oil of rhizomes of Curcuma aromatica and can be synthesized artificially[1].
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References

[1]. P.P. Mahulikar, et al. Application of Meldrum’s acid in natural product synthesis. Synthesis of ar-turmerone and α-curcumene. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH. 2006. 15.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.873g/cm3
Boiling Point 276.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H22
Molecular Weight 202.34
Flash Point 117.2ºC
Exact Mass 202.17200
LogP 4.84490
Index of Refraction 1.501
InChIKey VMYXUZSZMNBRCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)=CCCC(C)c1ccc(C)cc1

 alpha-CurcumeneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Induction of oviposition deterrent activity in Aedes aegypti assessed as effective re...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178894
Name: Induction of oviposition deterrent activity in Aedes aegypti assessed as effective re...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178895
Name: Larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti Paea assessed as mortality at 5 ug/ml after...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178880
Name: Larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti Paea assessed as mortality at 10 ug/ml afte...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178881
Name: Larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti Paea assessed as mortality after 24 hrs
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178890
Name: Induction of oviposition deterrent activity in Aedes aegypti assessed as effective re...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178891
Name: Induction of oviposition deterrent activity in Aedes aegypti assessed as effective re...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178892
Name: Induction of oviposition deterrent activity in Aedes aegypti assessed as effective re...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178893
Name: Larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti Paea assessed as mortality at 15 ug/ml afte...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178882
Name: Larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti Paea assessed as mortality at 20 ug/ml afte...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aedes aegypti
External Id: CHEMBL4178883
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Curcumene
Ar-Curcumene
1-methyl-4-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)benzene
aryl-curcumene
1,3,5,10-bisabolatetraene
aromatic curcumene
2-Methyl-6-p-tolyl-2-heptene
alpha-curcumene
2-Heptene,2-methyl-6-p-tolyl

 alpha-Curcumene | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the English name of α-curcumene?
A: The English name of α-curcumene is α-curcumene.
Q: What is the boiling point of α-curcumene?
A: Boiling point of α-curcumene is 276.3ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the uses of α-curcumene?
A: Main uses of α-curcumene: α-curcumene (compound 12) is isolated from the essential oil of rhizomes of Curcuma aromatica and can be synthesized artificially[1].
Q: What is the CAS number of α-curcumene?
A: CAS number of α-curcumene is 644-30-4.
Q: What is the InChIKey of α-curcumene?
A: InChIKey of α-curcumene is VMYXUZSZMNBRCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of α-curcumene?
A: Molecular formula of α-curcumene is C15H22.
Q: What English synonyms does α-curcumene have?
A: English synonyms of α-curcumene: Curcumene, Ar-Curcumene, 1-methyl-4-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)benzene, aryl-curcumene, 1,3,5,10-bisabolatetraene, aromatic curcumene, 2-Methyl-6-p-tolyl-2-heptene, alpha-curcumene, 2-Heptene,2-methyl-6-p-tolyl.
Q: What are the downstream products of α-curcumene?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of α-curcumene: 73210-74-9;72190-04-6;66512-58-1;86981-83-1;86981-84-2;38142-58-4;39027-62-8;39599-18-3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of α-curcumene?
A: Molecular weight of α-curcumene is 202.34.
Q: What is the LogP of α-curcumene?
A: LogP of α-curcumene is 4.84490.

 alpha-Curcumenefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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