α-Pinene oxide

CAS: 74525-43-2

Ref. 3D-FP33094

Product Information

• Name: α-Pinene oxide
• Synonyms: (1S,6S)-2,7,7-trimethyl-3-oxatricyclo[4.1.1.0~2,4~]octane, 1,2-Epoxypinane, 2,3-Epoxypinane, 2-Oxatricyclo[4.1.1.0^1,3]octane, 3,7,7-trimethyl-, 2-Oxatricyclo[4.1.1.0^1,3]octane, 3,8,8-trimethyl-, 3,8,8-Trimethyl-2-oxatricyclo[4.1.1.0^1,3]octane, Pin-2(3)-Ene Oxide

Description

Alpha-pinene oxide is a reactive monoterpene hydrocarbon that is produced from alpha-pinene by the action of an acid catalyst. Alpha-pinene oxide reacts with the epoxide group to form a new ring structure, which is called an epoxide. This reaction product can be used as a precursor for the production of other chemicals such as anti-inflammatory drugs, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals. The rate of this reaction increases with increasing concentration of carbon source. Alpha-pinene oxide has been shown to have antimicrobial properties against bacteria such as covid-19 pandemic and can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections. FTIR spectroscopy is a technique that can be used to identify alpha-pinene oxide in samples.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)6-4-7(9)10(3)8(5-6)11-10/h6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NQFUSWIGRKFAHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(C)C2CC3OC3(C)C1C2