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Elemicin

Catalog No. E501020 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 487-11-6 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1,2,3-trimethoxy-5-(prop-2-en-1-yl)benzene
IUPAC Traditional name
elemicin
Synonyms
3,4,5-Trimethoxyallylbenzene
5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene
1-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)-2-propene
1,2,3-Trimethoxy-5-(2-propen-1-yl)-benzene
5-(Prop-2-enyl)-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 487-11-6

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Clear Colorless Oil
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Ethyl Acetate
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DETAILS

Description (English)
A constituent of the essential oil of nutmeg and is responsible for the psychoactive effects of nutmeg. Also a minor constituent of the oleoresin and essential oil of Manila elemi (Canarium luzonicum). Exhibits anticholinergic-like effects in humans.

REFERENCES

  • Baser, K., et al.: Flavour Fragr. J., 8, 35 (1993)
  • McKenna, A., et al.: Eur J Emerg Med., 11, 240 (1993)