Chemistry:Myrtenal

Myrtenal

Names
IUPAC name 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carbaldehyde
Other names (1R)-2-Pinen-10-a Benihinal
Identifiers
CAS Number	(±): 18486-69-6 (+): 564-94-3
3D model (JSmol)	(±): Interactive image (+): Interactive image {-]: Interactive image
ChemSpider	(±): 55078 (+): 1013321 {-]: 1013322
EC Number	(±): 209-274-8
MeSH	myrtenal
PubChem CID	(±): 61130
UNII	(±): 8J97443QRZ
InChI (±): InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-10(2)8-4-3-7(6-11)9(10)5-8/h3,6,8-9H,4-5H2,1-2H3 Key: KMRMUZKLFIEVAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N (+): InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-10(2)8-4-3-7(6-11)9(10)5-8/h3,6,8-9H,4-5H2,1-2H3/t8-,9-/m1/s1 Key: KMRMUZKLFIEVAO-RKDXNWHRSA-N {-]: InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-10(2)8-4-3-7(6-11)9(10)5-8/h3,6,8-9H,4-5H2,1-2H3/t8-,9-/m0/s1 Key: KMRMUZKLFIEVAO-IUCAKERBSA-N
SMILES (±): CC1(C2CC=C(C1C2)C=O)C (+): CC1([C@@H]2CC=C([C@H]1C2)C=O)C {-]: CC1([C@H]2CC=C([C@@H]1C2)C=O)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H14O
Molar mass	150.221 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.987 g/cm3
Boiling point	220-221 °C
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word	Warning
GHS hazard statements	H227
GHS precautionary statements	P210, P280, P370+378, P403+235, P501
Flash point	78 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Myrtenal is a bicyclic monoterpenoid with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₄O. It is a naturally occurring molecule that can be found in numerous plant species including Hyssopus officinalis, Salvia absconditiflora, and Cyperus articulatus.

Biological research

Myrtenal was shown to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, which is a common method of treatment of alzheimer's disease and dementia, in-vitro. In addition, mytenal has been shown to have antioxidant properties in rats.

See also

• Myrtenol