CAS 1460-97-5

(-)-γ-Cadinene

Description:

(-)-γ-Cadinene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene, characterized by its bicyclic structure and a molecular formula typically represented as C15H24. This compound is known for its presence in various essential oils, particularly those derived from plants such as certain species of the genus *Cuminum* and *Coriandrum*. (-)-γ-Cadinene exhibits a distinct aroma, often described as woody or earthy, making it of interest in the fragrance and flavor industries. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The compound has been studied for its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its stereochemistry, indicated by the prefix "(-)", denotes its specific optical activity, which is crucial in determining its interactions in biological systems. As with many terpenes, (-)-γ-Cadinene can undergo various chemical reactions, including oxidation and polymerization, contributing to its versatility in synthetic organic chemistry and natural product synthesis.

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C15H24/c1-10(2)13-8-6-12(4)14-7-5-11(3)9-15(13)14/h9-10,13-15H,4-8H2,1-3H3/t13-,14-,15-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=WRHGORWNJGOVQY-RBSFLKMASA-N

SMILES: C(C)(C)[C@@H]1[C@@]2([C@@](C(=C)CC1)(CCC(C)=C2)[H])[H]

Synonyms:

• (-)-γ-Cadinene
• (1R,4aS,8aS)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-7-methyl-4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)naphthalene
• (1R,4aS,8aS)-1-Isopropyl-7-methyl-4-methylene-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene
• 1-Isopropyl-4-methylene-7-methyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene
• 1β,6α,7β<span class="text-smallcaps">H</span>-Cadina-4,10(15)-diene
• Naphthalene, 1,2,3,4,4A,5,6,8A-Octahydro-7-Methyl-4-Methylene-1-(1-Methylethyl)-
• Naphthalene, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-7-methyl-4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,4aS,8aS)-
• Naphthalene, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-7-methyl-4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1α,4aβ,8aα)]-
• 1β,6α,7βH-Cadina-4,10(15)-diene

(-)-γ-Cadinene

CAS: 1460-97-5

(-)-γ-Cadinene is a bicyclic sesquiterpene, which is a type of natural organic compound characterized by a complex cyclic structure and composed of three isoprene units. It is predominantly sourced from essential oils of various plants, including cloves, juniper, and some species of rosewood. This compound plays a significant role in plant defense mechanisms, acting as an insect repellent and increasing resistance against microbial pathogens.

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 204.35 g/mol

Ref: 3D-BAA46097

(-)-γ-Cadinene

Controlled Product

CAS: 1460-97-5

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 204.351

Ref: TR-C058505