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(-)-α-thujone

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Origin: China

Cas No: 546-80-5

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CAS No.: 546-80-5 Formula: C10H16O Molecular Weight: 152.23300

Description

Thujone is a ketone and a monoterpene that occurs naturally in two diastereomeric forms: (−)-α-thujone and (+)-β-thujone. It has a menthol odor. Though it is best known as a chemical compound in the spirit absinthe, absinthe contains only small quantities of thujone, so thujone is unlikely to be responsible for absinthe's alleged psychedelic effects. Thujone acts on GABA and 5-HT3 receptors in the brain. In many countries, the amount of thujone allowed in food or drink products is regulated. Thujone, as a component of several essential oils, is also used in perfumery.
In addition to the naturally occurring (−)-α-thujone and (+)-β-thujone, two other enantiomeric forms are possible: (+)-α-thujone and (−)-β-thujone.

Basic Info

Chemical Name	(-)-α-thujone
Synonyms	Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-, (l); (-)-alpha-thujone; Tanacetone; l-Thujone; Thujon; 6-Ketosabinane; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-one,4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-, (1S,4R,5R)-;
CAS No.	546-80-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23300
PSA	17.07000
LogP	2.25760

Properties

Appearance & Physical State	Colorless or almost colorless liquid with a menthol- like odor (Albert-Puleo, 1978; Budavari, 1996)
Density	0.914 g/mL at 20ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point	84-86ºC17 mm Hg(lit.)
Melting Point	181ºC
Flash Point	148 °F
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.450
Storage Condition	2-8ºC