Introduction to Caryophyllene Oxide
1. Basic Information
Chemical Name: (−)-Caryophyllene Oxide
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O
Molecular Weight: 220.35
CAS Number: 1139-30-6
EINECS Number: 214-519-7
Appearance: White crystalline powder with a woody aroma.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Melting Point: 55-63°C.
Boiling Point: 279.7°C.
Refractive Index: 1.507.
Flash Point: 119.7°C.
Density: 0.98 g/cm³.
Specific Optical Rotation: [α]₂O/D -71±1° (c = 2% in chloroform).
Solubility: 100 mg/mL in chloroform (with ultrasonic dissolution), 1 mg/mL in water (with ultrasonic dissolution).
3. Applications
Fragrance Industry: As a fragrance additive, used in the formulation of lavender essence.
Food and Beverage Industry: Used in food and beverage flavoring.
Pharmaceutical Industry: As an antifungal agent, anesthetic, antioxidant, and platelet anticoagulant.
Antibacterial Agent: Has antibacterial effects against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and yeast fungi.
Agriculture: As a repellent, it exhibits strong repellent activity against brown planthoppers.
Medical Research: Used to study its effects on myocardium, its ability to act as a calcium channel blocker, and its ability to inhibit potassium currents.
Post time:2025-07-31
