2012-01-11

Dimethulene




Chamazulene

Chamazulene
Identifiers
CAS number 529-05-5
PubChem 10719
ChemSpider 10268
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C14H16
Molar mass 184.28 g mol
Appearance Blue oil
Density 0.9883 (at 20 °C)
Boiling point

161 °C (at 12 mmHg)

Hazards
LD50 3 g/kg (i.m., mouse)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Chamazulene is an aromatic chemical compound with the molecular formula C14H16 found in a variety of plants including in chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). It is a blue-violet derivative of azulene which is biosynthesized from the sesquiterpene .

Chamazulene has anti-inflammatory properties in vivo.

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