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Alpha-Asarone

Product Introduction

alpha-Asarone Basic information

Product Name:	alpha-Asarone
Synonyms:	alpha-Asarion;alpha-Asaron;ASARONE;ASARONE, A-;(e)-1,2,4-trimethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)benzene;A-ASARONE;ALPHA-ASARONE;ALPHA-ASARONE (PHENOL DERIVATIVE)
CAS:	2883-98-9
MF:	C12H16O3
MW:	208.25
EINECS:	220-743-6
Product Categories:	API;Aromatic Ethers
Mol File:	2883-98-9.mol

alpha-Asarone Chemical Properties

Melting point	57-61 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	296 °C(lit.)
density	1.1227 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5060 (estimate)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol.
form	Solid
color	White to Off-White
Sensitive	Light Sensitive
λmax	312nm(EtOH)(lit.)
BRN	1910606
LogP	3.406 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference	2883-98-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Asarone(2883-98-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes	Xn
Risk Statements	22
Safety Statements	22-24/25
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	DC2975000
HS Code	29093090
Hazardous Substances Data	2883-98-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity	bird - wild,LD50,oral,750mg/kg (750mg/kg),Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 355, 1983.

MSDS Information

Provider	Language
trans-1-Propenyl-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene	English
SigmaAldrich	English

alpha-Asarone Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	Asarone is a colorless tryst. M.P. 66-67℃. B.P. 296℃. Pure Asarone is reported to be virtually odorless and tasteless. However, available samples of the material have in experiments shown perceptible influence upon the odor of compositions containing lower boiling perfume materials. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Uses	α-Asarone was used in the synthesis of series of α-asarone isomers and were investigated for their hypolipidemic and antiplatelet activities. It is used in the synthesis of anti-inflammatory neolignan. Also used in lignan syntheses for antiallergic agents. It is clinically used as medication for treating epilepsy, cough, bronchitis and asthma. It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-oxidative, anticonvulsive and cognitive enhancing action.
Application	Asarone has been suggested for use as a fixative-blender with Patchouli-like odor character.
Preparation	1) by isolation from the essential oil of Acorus Calamus. 2) synthesis. by reduction of Asaraldehyde.
Definition	ChEBI: The trans-isomer of asarone.
General Description	Asarones are toxic morphogenetic agents. It is also known for its chemosterlant and oviposition stimulant properties. Naturally it can be extracted from Acorus calamus. α-Asarone is considered as growth inhibitor. This isomer acts as antifeedant with less toxicity.