trans-β-Terpineol

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
7299-41-4

[ Name ]:
trans-β-Terpineol

[Synonym ]:
trans--terpineol
55258Z4SCW
cis-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexanol
EINECS 232-268-1
Cyclohexanol, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)-, cis-

Biological Activity

[Description]:

trans-β-terpineol, a monoterpenoid compound, can be isolated from the leaves of Schinus terebinthifolius. Terpineol has antioxidant and antibacterial activity. trans-β-terpineol is a bioactive compound that plays an antibacterial role in Schinus terebinthifolius[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Infection
Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology
Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial

[References]

[1]. El-Massry KF, et al. Chemical compositions and antioxidant/antimicrobial activities of various samples prepared from Schinus terebinthifolius leaves cultivated in Egypt. J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Jun 24;57(12):5265-70.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
0.9±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
214.6±29.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C10H18O

[ Molecular Weight ]:
154.249

[ Flash Point ]:
87.5±16.5 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
154.135757

[ LogP ]:
3.02

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.476

Related Compounds