germacrene C
(1E,3E,7E)-1,7-dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclodeca-1,3,7-triene
Identification
| Name | germacrene C |
| IUPAC | (1E,3E,7E)-1,7-dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclodeca-1,3,7-triene |
| CAS Number | 34323-15-4 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H24 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.35628000 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 287.00 to 288.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 241.00 °F. TCC ( 115.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.950 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for germacrene C usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for germacrene C flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(1E,3E,7E)-1,7-
dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclodeca-1,3,7-triene
PubMed:
Analysis of Cleistopholis patens leaf and trunk bark oils using combined GC- flame ionisation detection, GC-retention index, GC-MS and (13) C-NMR.
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Functional identification of valerena-1,10-diene synthase, a terpene synthase catalyzing a unique chemical cascade in the biosynthesis of biologically active sesquiterpenes in Valeriana officinalis.
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Enzymatic synthesis of valerena-4,7(11)-diene by a unique sesquiterpene synthase from the valerian plant (Valeriana officinalis).
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Interspecific variation in terpenoid composition of defensive secretions of European Reticulitermes termites.
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Germacrene C synthase from Lycopersicon esculentum cv. VFNT cherry tomato: cDNA isolation, characterization, and bacterial expression of the multiple product sesquiterpene cyclase.
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Germacrene-C, precursor of delta-elemene.