Application
α,β-Thujone can be used as a chiral synthon in the total synthesis of (+)-β-cyperone and several bicyclo[3.n.1] alkanone systems.
Preparation Note
isolated from natural oil of cedar-leaves
Molecular Weight: 152.23. Empirical Formula: C
10H
16O. Quality Level: 100. grade: technical. form: liquid. composition: α. -thujone, ~70% , β. -thujone, ~10% . refractive index:
n20/D 1.455 (lit.),
n20/D 1.46. bp: 84-86 . °C/17 . mmHg (lit.). density: 0.925 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.). storage temp.: 2-8°C. SMILES string: CC(C)[C@@]12C[C@@H]1[C@@H](C)C(: O)C2.CC(C)[C@@]34C[C@@H]3[C@H](C)C(: O)C4. InChI: 1S/2C10H16O/c2*1-6(2)10-4-8(10)7(3)9(11)5-10/h2*6-8H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t7-,8+,10-. 7-,8-,10+/m01/s1. InChI key: AKPBIVZAUPVDMO-APEKEWONSA-N. Pictograms: GHS07. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H302. Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501. Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral. Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): No data available. Flash Point(C): No data available. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.