(-)-alpha-cubebene
(3aS- (3aalpha,3bbeta, 4beta,7alpha,7aS*))- 3a,3b,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-4-(1-methyl ethyl)-1H-cyclopenta(1,3)cyclopropa(1,2)benzene
Identification
| Name | (-)-alpha-cubebene |
| CAS Number | 17699-14-8 |
| FDA UNII | 438H9S5RG9 |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H24 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.35628000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00065425 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.88900 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.48200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 245.00 to 246.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.014000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 212.00 °F. TCC ( > 100.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.263 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
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 (-)-alpha-cubebene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for (-)-alpha-cubebene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
a-
cubebene
alpha-
cubebene
(3aS- (3aalpha,3bbeta, 4beta,7alpha,7aS*))- 3a,3b,4,5,6,7-
hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-4-(1-methyl ethyl)-1H-cyclopenta(1,3)cyclopropa(1,2)benzene
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