alpha-Asarone Chemical Properties

Melting point:

57-61 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

296 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.1227 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5060 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,2-8°C

solubility 

Soluble in chloroform, methanol.

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

Sensitive 

Light Sensitive

λmax

312nm(EtOH)(lit.)

BRN 

1910606

LogP

3.406 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

2883-98-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Asarone(2883-98-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

DC2975000

HS Code 

29093090

Hazardous Substances Data

2883-98-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

bird - wild,LD50,oral,750mg/kg (750mg/kg),Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 355, 1983.

MSDS

• Language:English Provider:trans-1-Propenyl-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene
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alpha-Asarone Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Asarone is a colorless tryst. M.P. 66-67℃. B.P. 296℃. Pure Asarone is reported to be virtually odorless and tasteless. However, available samples of the material have in experiments shown perceptible influence upon the odor of compositions containing lower boiling perfume materials. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Uses

α-Asarone was used in the synthesis of series of α-asarone isomers and were investigated for their hypolipidemic and antiplatelet activities. It is used in the synthesis of anti-inflammatory neolignan. Also used in lignan syntheses for antiallergic agents. It is clinically used as medication for treating epilepsy, cough, bronchitis and asthma. It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-oxidative, anticonvulsive and cognitive enhancing action.

Application

Asarone has been suggested for use as a fixative-blender with Patchouli-like odor character.

Preparation

1) by isolation from the essential oil of Acorus Calamus.
2) synthesis. by reduction of Asaraldehyde.

Definition

ChEBI: The trans-isomer of asarone.

General Description

Asarones are toxic morphogenetic agents. It is also known for its chemosterlant and oviposition stimulant properties. Naturally it can be extracted from Acorus calamus. α-Asarone is considered as growth inhibitor. This isomer acts as antifeedant with less toxicity.

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