Ascaridole
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| Chemical name | 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2,3- dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene |
| Chemical formula | C10H16O2 |
| Molecular mass | 168.23 g/mol |
| CAS number | [512-85-6] |
| Density | 1.0103 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 3.3 °C |
| Boiling point | 39-40 °C at 0.2 mmHg |
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Ascaridole is a natural organic compound classified as a bicyclic monoterpene that has an unusual bridging peroxide functional group. It is the primary constituent of the oil of chenopodium or Mexican Tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides).
It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in most organic solvents. Like other low molecular weight organic peroxides, it is unstable and prone to explosion when heated or treated with organic acids.
Ascaridole has been used as an anthelmintic for controlling nematodes.
