Name | Guaiazulene |
Synonyms | AZ-8 AZ-8 beris Guaiazulene Azulen-Beris 7-isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene 1,4-Dimethyl-7-isopropylazulene 1,4-dimethyl-7-isopropyl-azulen 3,8-Dimethyl-5-(2-propyl)azulene 1,4-dimethyl-7-(propan-2-yl)azulene 1,4-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)azulene 1,4-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-azulen 1,4-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-Azulene |
CAS | 489-84-9 |
EINECS | 207-701-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C15H18/c1-10(2)13-7-5-11(3)14-8-6-12(4)15(14)9-13/h5-10H,1-4H3 |
Molecular Formula | C15H18 |
Molar Mass | 198.3 |
Density | 0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 27-29 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 153 °C/7 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
Water Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, water, 0.1115 mg/L @ 25°C (est). |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in liquid paraffin, soluble in hot ethanol and ether |
Vapor Presure | 0.00148mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Dark blue solid |
Color | Dark blue |
Merck | 14,4554 |
BRN | 1365001 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.3166 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00003811 |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S22 - Do not breathe dust. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | CO4790000 |
TSCA | Yes |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
product use | blue crystal or viscous liquid. After encountering light, it changes from blue to green, and finally turns yellow. Insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, soluble in chloroform, ether, vegetable oil and volatile oil. Yuchuangao has anti-inflammatory and promote tissue granulation regeneration, can promote the healing of burns and scalds, and has the effects of preventing heat, radiation and chapping. It is used to treat burns, scalds, chapped, frostbite, eczema, dermatitis and prevent high heat radiation. |
Biological activity | Guaiazulene (Azulon, Vetivazulen) is a bicyclic sesquiterpene, which is a component of some essential oils. |