Elemicin

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Elemicin Structure
Elemicin structure
Common Name Elemicin
CAS Number 487-11-6 Molecular Weight 208.25400
Density 1.011 g/cm3 Boiling Point 279.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H16O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 92.6ºC

 Use of Elemicin


Elemicin is a alkenylbenzene widely distributed in many herbs and spices. Elemicin inhibits Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 (SCD1) by metabolic activation. Elemicin is one of the main components in aromatic food and has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiviral activities. Elemicin possesses genotoxicity and carcinogenicity[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene
Synonym More Synonyms

 Elemicin Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Elemicin is a alkenylbenzene widely distributed in many herbs and spices. Elemicin inhibits Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 (SCD1) by metabolic activation. Elemicin is one of the main components in aromatic food and has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiviral activities. Elemicin possesses genotoxicity and carcinogenicity[1].
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Target

SCD1[1]

References

[1]. Yang XN, et al. Metabolic Activation of Elemicin Leads to the Inhibition of Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1. Chem Res Toxicol. 2019 Sep 10.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.011 g/cm3
Boiling Point 279.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H16O3
Molecular Weight 208.25400
Flash Point 92.6ºC
Exact Mass 208.11000
PSA 27.69000
LogP 2.44090
Vapour Pressure 0.00666mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.496
InChIKey BPLQKQKXWHCZSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C=CCc1cc(OC)c(OC)c(OC)c1

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section1. Identification of the substance
Product Name: Elemicin
Synonyms:

Section2. Hazards identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed.

Section3. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name:Elemicin
CAS number:487-11-6

Section4. First aid measures
Skin contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate
flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Section5. Fire fighting measures
In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry
powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
should be worn.

Section6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national
standards.
Respiratory precaution:Wear approved mask/respirator
Hand precaution:Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets
Skin protection:Wear suitable protective clothing
Eye protection:Wear suitable eye protection
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container
for disposal. See section 12.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses.

Section7. Handling and storage
Handling:This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified
in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire,
health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet.
Store in closed vessels, refrigerated.
Storage:

Section8. Exposure Controls / Personal protection
Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Personal protective equipment: Wear laboratory clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles.
General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Section9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:Not specified
Boiling point:No data
No data
Melting point:
Flash point:No data
Density:No data
Molecular formula:C12H16O3
Molecular weight:208.3

Section10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents.
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide.

Section11. Toxicological information
No data.

Section12. Ecological information
No data.

Section13. Disposal consideration
Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste
disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations.

Section14. Transportation information
Non-harzardous for air and ground transportation.

Section15. Regulatory information
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section
302, or have known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold reporting levels established by SARA
Title III, Section 313.


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
CY2801000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Benzene, 5-allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
487-11-6
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1912664
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
1
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C12-H16-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
208.28

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
400 mg/kg
REFERENCE :
CRNGDP Carcinogenesis (London). (Oxford Univ. Press, Pinkhill House, Southfield Road, Eynsham, Oxford OX8 1JJ, UK) V.1- 1980- Volume(issue)/page/year: 5,1613,1984

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 ElemicinBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as early endosome marke...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365781
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as early endosome marke...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365779
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as early endosome marke...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365780
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as lysosome marker inte...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365777
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as lysosome marker inte...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365778
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as alpha-tubulin marker...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365775
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as lysosome marker inte...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365776
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as alpha-tubulin marker...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365773
Name: Anti-parkinson's disease activity in human ONS cells assessed as alpha-tubulin marker...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5365774
Name: Cytotoxicity against mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as effect on cell viability at 10 ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: RAW264.7
External Id: CHEMBL4338176
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

1,2,3-trimethoxy-5-prop-2-enylbenzene

 Elemicin | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is 27.69000.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Molecular weight of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is 208.25400.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: SMILES notation of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is C=CCc1cc(OC)c(OC)c(OC)c1.
Q: What is the CAS number of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: CAS number of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is 487-11-6.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Molecular formula of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is C12H16O3.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: InChIKey of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is BPLQKQKXWHCZSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the uses of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Main uses of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene: Elemicin is a alkenylbenzene widely distributed in many herbs and spices. Elemicin inhibits Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 (SCD1) by metabolic activation. Elemicin is one of the main components in aromatic food and has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiviral activities. Elemicin possesses genotoxicity and carcinogenicity[1].
Q: What are the upstream materials of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene: 591-87-7;2675-79-8;6627-88-9;74-88-4;106-95-6;182163-96-8;4055-72-5;77-78-1;72824-04-5;91-10-1.
Q: What is the boiling point of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Boiling point of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene is 279.8ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene: 951-82-6;5320-31-0;86-81-7;6627-88-9;78660-19-2;70280-34-1;13338-63-1;118-41-2;54-04-6;41395-10-2.

 Elemicinfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
naturewill
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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