Chemistry:Cubebol

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Cubebol
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(3S,3aR,3bR,4S,7R,7aR)-3,7-Dimethyl-4-(propan-2-yl)octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[1,3]cyclopropa[1,2-a]benzen-3-ol
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3D model (JSmol)
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Properties
C15H26O
Molar mass 222.37 g/mol
Melting point 61 to 62 °C (142 to 144 °F; 334 to 335 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cubebol is a natural sesquiterpene alcohol first identified in cubeb oil. It is also found in basil. It was patented as a cooling agent in 2001 by Firmenich, an international flavor company. The taste of cubebol is cooling and refreshing.[1] The patent describes application of cubebol as a refreshing agent in various products, ranging from chewing gum to sorbets, drinks, toothpaste, and gelatin-based confectioneries.[2]

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