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Guaiázulene | CAS 489-84-9 | 99.9% | Blue Crystalline
Blue crystalline or viscous liquid. Photosensitive (turns green→yellow). Insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform, ether, vegetable oils, and essential oils. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Product Name: Guaiázulene
Synonyms: 1,4-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)azulene; 1,4-Dimethyl-7-isopropylazulene; 3,8-Dimethyl-5-(2-propyl)azulene; Azulene-Beris; AZ-8
CAS No.: 489-84-9
MF: C₁₅H₁₈
MW: 198.3
EINECS: 207-701-2
Purity: 99.9%
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark blue, low-melting crystalline solid |
| Melting Point | 27–29 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 153 °C at 7 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | 1.3166 (estimated) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Storage Temperature | Keep dry, 2–8 °C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; approx. 0.1115 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Other Solubility | Insoluble in water and ethanol; soluble in chloroform, ether, vegetable oils, and essential oils |
Description
Guaiázulene is a blue crystalline or viscous liquid. Upon exposure to light, it changes color from blue to green and finally to yellow.
Biological Activity
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Antioxidant
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Inhibits lipid peroxidation
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Anti-inflammatory
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Hepatoprotective
Toxicology
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LD₅₀ (rat): 1550 mg/kg
