Guaiene

Guaienes
α-Guaiene
β-Guaiene

δ-Guaiene
Names
IUPAC names
α: (1S,4S,7R)-1,4-Dimethyl-7-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroazulene
β: (1S,4S)-1,4-Dimethyl-7-(propan-2-ylidene)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroazulene
δ: (3S,3aS,5R)-3,8-Dimethyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-octahydroazulene
Other names
Guajene
Identifiers
3691-12-1 (α) 
88-84-6 (β) Yes
3691-11-0 (δ) Yes
ChemSpider 4476575 (α) 
16736689 (β) 
85080 (δ) 
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PubChem 5317844 (α)
15560252 (β)
94275 (δ)
Properties
Molecular formula
C15H24
Molar mass 204.35 g·mol−1
Boiling point α: 281-282 °C[1]
α: 78-79 °C (@ 2.5 Torr)[2]
β: 281 °C[3]
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Guaienes are a series of closely related natural chemical compounds that have been isolated from a variety of plant sources. The guaienes are sesquiterpenes with the molecular formula C15H24. α-Guaiene is the most common and was first isolated from guaiac wood oil from Bulnesia sarmientoi.[4] The guaienes are used in the fragrance and flavoring industries to impart earthy, spicy aromas and tastes.[1][5]

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Alpha-guaiene, The Good Scents Company
  2. Takeda, Kenichi (1961). "Studies on sesquiterpenoids—III, Some derivatives of guaiol". Tetrahedron 13 (4): 308–318. doi:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)92224-0.
  3. Won, Mi-Mi (2009). "Analytica Chimica Acta" 631 (1). pp. 54–61.
  4. Bates, R. B.; Slagel, R. C. (1962). "Terpenoids. VI. β-Bulnesene, α-guaiene, β-patchoulene, and guaioxide in essential oils". Chemistry & Industry: 1715–1716.
  5. Guaiene, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives