Myrtenal
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IUPAC name
6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carbaldehyde
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Other names
(1R)-2-Pinen-10-a
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ECHA InfoCard
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100.008.432 |
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MeSH | myrtenal |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C10H14O | |
Molar mass | 150.221 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.987 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 220-221 °C |
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H227 | |
P210, P280, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 | |
Flash point | 78 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Myrtenal is a bicyclic monoterpenoid with the chemical formula C10H14O. It is a naturally occurring molecule that can be found in numerous plant species including Hyssopus officinalis, Salvia absconditiflora, and Cyperus articulatus.[1]
Biological research
Myrtenal was shown to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, which is a common method of treatment of alzheimer's disease and dementia, in-vitro.[2] In addition, mytenal has been shown to have antioxidant properties in rats.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "LOTUS: Natural Products Online". lotus.naturalproducts.net. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- S2CID 44962827.
- PMID 26336588.