Chavicol

Chavicol
Identifiers
CAS number 501-92-8 N
ChemSpider 61456 N
UNII Q5ER4K6969 Y
ChEBI CHEBI:50158 Y
ChEMBL CHEMBL108862 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C9H10O
Molar mass 134.18 g/mol
Exact mass 134.07316 u
Density 1.020 g/cm3
Melting point

16 °C

Boiling point

238 °C
123 °C at 16 mmHg

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Chavicol, or p-allylphenol, is a natural phenylpropene, a type of organic compound[1]. Its chemical structure consists of a benzene ring substituted with a hydroxy group and a propenyl group. It is a colorless liquid found together with terpenes in betel oil. It is miscible with alcohol, ether, and chloroform.

Chavicol is used as an odorant in perfumery.

See also

References

  1. ^ Lide, D. R., ed (2005). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (86th ed.). Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-0486-5.