Name | (+)-cedrol |
Synonyms | CEDROL Cedrol CEDRENOL B (+)-CEDROL (+)-cedrol cedran-8-ol CEDAR CAMPHOR Cedrol crystal CYPRESS CAMPHOR Cedrol Crystals (8alpha)-cedran-8-ol (1beta,2alpha,5alpha)-cedran-8-ol (1S,2R,5S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,8-Tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.0]undecan-8-ol (1S,2R,5S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,8-TETRAMETHYLTRICYCLO[5.3.1.01.5]UNDECAN-8-OL |
CAS | 77-53-2 |
EINECS | 201-035-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C15H26O/c1-10-5-6-11-13(2,3)12-9-15(10,11)8-7-14(12,4)16/h10-12,16H,5-9H2,1-4H3/t10-,11+,12+,14-,15+/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C15H26O |
Molar Mass | 222.37 |
Density | 0.9479 |
Melting Point | 55-59°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 273°C(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | D28 +9.9° (c = 5 in chloroform) |
Flash Point | 200°F |
JECFA Number | 2030 |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol and oils. |
Vapor Presure | 0.001mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Light yellow thick liquid |
Color | White |
Merck | 14,1911 |
BRN | 2206347 |
pKa | 15.35±0.60(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months. |
Refractive Index | n20/D1.509-1.515 |
MDL | MFCD00062952 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | A sesquiterpene alcohol. Is present in cedar oil. The pure product is a white crystal with a melting point of 85.5-87 °c and an optical rotation of 8 ° 48 '-10 ° 30 ′. Boiling point 294 °c. There are two grades of goods: one is white crystals, melting point of not less than 79 deg C; The other is light yellow viscous liquid, relative density 0.970-990(25/25 deg C). With a pleasant and long-lasting aroma of cedar. Soluble in ethanol. |
Use | Widely used in radix aucklandiae, spices and Oriental Essence. It is also widely used as a flavor enhancer for disinfectants and hygiene products. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN1230 - class 3 - PG 2 - Methanol, solution |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | PB7728666 |
HS Code | 29062990 |
Toxicity | LD50 skin in rabbit: > 5gm/kg |
Raw Materials | cedar wood oil |
Downstream Products | Cedryl Methyl Ether |
Reference Show more | 1. [IF=6.576] Huajie Wang et al."Assessment of Variations in Round Green Tea Volatile Metabolites During Manufacturing and Effect of Second-Drying Temperature via Nontargeted Metabolomic Analysis."Frontiers in Nutrition. 2022; 9: 877132 |
FEMA | 4503 | (+)-CEDROL |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Cedrol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol that is a potent, competitive inhibitor, inhibition of CYP2B6 mediated bupropion hydroxylase with a Ki value of 0.9 μm. It also inhibits cyp3a4-mediated midazolam hydroxylation with a Ki of 3.4 μm. There was only a weak inhibitory effect on the activity of CYP2C8, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19. |
Target | Value |
PAF (Platelet-activating factor) () | |
CYP2B6 (Cell-free assay) | 0.9 μM(Ki) |
CYP3A4 (Cell-free assay) | 3.4 μM(Ki) |
Use | soap and heavy duty detergent flavor used as fixative. commonly used in wood-flavor, sandalwood-type, Oriental-flavor and musk-type such as sandalwood, rose sandalwood, rose Musk and other flavors. Used for soap, detergent, Disinfection health industrial products with flavor, as fixative. It is widely used in radix aucklandiae, spice and Oriental Essence, and is also widely used as a flavor enhancer for disinfectants and sanitary products |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |
(+)-Cedrol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene compound, also known as (+)-cedrol. It is a solid commonly used in fragrance and pharmaceutical preparations. Its chemical formula is C15H26O. Cedrol has a fresh woody aromatic scent and is often used in perfumery and essential oils. Additionally, it is used as an insecticide and antimicrobial agent.
Properties:
(+)-Cedrol is a white crystalline solid with a fresh woody aromatic scent. It is soluble in organic solvents such as alcohols and lipids, but has low solubility in water.
Uses:
1. Fragrance and Flavor Manufacturing: (+)-Cedrol is commonly used in the production of perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and skincare products, imparting a fresh woody aroma to the products.
2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: (+)-Cedrol has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in pharmaceutical formulations.
3. Insecticide: (+)-Cedrol has insecticidal properties and can be used in the production of insecticides.
Synthesis:
(+)-Cedrol can be extracted from cedarwood oil or synthesized.
Safety:
(+)-Cedrol is generally safe for human use under normal circumstances, but prolonged exposure and excessive inhalation should be avoided. High concentrations may cause headaches, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. Avoid skin and eye contact and ingestion. Necessary safety precautions should be taken before use, ensuring good ventilation.