CAS 495-60-3

(-)-Zingiberene

Description:

(-)-Zingiberene is a natural sesquiterpene hydrocarbon primarily found in ginger (Zingiber officinale) and contributes to its characteristic aroma. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and has a distinctive spicy, warm scent. The molecular formula of (-)-zingiberene is C15H24, and it features a complex structure with multiple rings and double bonds, which are typical of sesquiterpenes. This compound is known for its potential biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it of interest in both food and pharmaceutical industries. (-)-Zingiberene is also utilized in perfumery and flavoring due to its aromatic qualities. Its stereochemistry is significant, as the specific configuration contributes to its sensory characteristics and biological effects. As a naturally occurring compound, it is generally regarded as safe for consumption in food products, although further research is ongoing to fully understand its health benefits and applications.

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

InChI: InChI=1/C15H24/c1-12(2)6-5-7-14(4)15-10-8-13(3)9-11-15/h6,8-10,14-15H,5,7,11H2,1-4H3/t14-,15+/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=KKOXKGNSUHTUBV-LSDHHAIUSA-N

SMILES: [C@@H](CCC=C(C)C)(C)[C@]1(CC=C(C)C=C1)[H]

Synonyms:

• (5R)-2-methyl-5-[(2S)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,5-Dimethyl-4-hexen-1-yl]-2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene
• (S-(R*,S*))-5-(1,5-Dimethylhexen-4-yl)-2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 5-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl)-2-methyl-, (S-(R*,S*))-
• 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 5-[(1S)-1,5-dimethyl-4-hexen-1-yl]-2-methyl-, (5R)-
• 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 5-[(1S)-1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl]-2-methyl-, (5R)-
• l-Zingiberene
• α-Sesquiphellandrene
• α-Zingiberene
• Zingiberene
• α-zingiberene,[S-(R,S)]-5-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl)-2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene,(-)-zingiberene
• Zingiberene (7CI)
• (5R)-5-[(1S)-1,5-dimethylhex-4-enyl]-2-methyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• (R)-5-[(S)-1,5-Dimethyl-4-hexenyl]-2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene

Zingiberene

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Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

Molecular weight: 204.36

Ref: 7W-GY4041

Zingiberene

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Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

Purity: 95%~99%

Molecular weight: 204.357

Ref: BP-BP2074

a-Zingiberene

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Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications a-Zingiberene is a sesquiterpine found in leaf glandular trichomes that is currently being evaluated for its cytotoxicity towards human tumour cell lines.
References Bou, D., et al.: Molecules, 18, 9477 (2013); Freitas, J., et al.: Euphytica, 127, 275 (2002)

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 204.35

Ref: TR-Z439980

a-Zingiberene

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a-Zingiberene is a naturally occurring organic compound. It has been shown to have immunomodulatory effects in vivo and in vitro. a-Zingiberene has been shown to inhibit the inflammatory response of bowel disease by reducing the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. This compound also inhibits the release of lysosomal enzymes from neutrophils, which is involved in the inflammation process. This drug also has synergic effects with other drugs, such as steroids, which can be used for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Formula: C₁₅H₂₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Colorless Powder

Molecular weight: 204.35 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FZ164764