(+)-Nootkatone
SIAL/44889 - analytical standard
CAS Number: 4674-50-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H22O
Molecular Weight: 218.33
EC Number: 225-124-4
MDL Number: MFCD04974578
Linear Formula: C15H22O
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥99.0% (GC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
impurities | ≤1.0% water |
InChI | 1S/C15H22O/c1-10(2)12-5-6 |
InChI key | WTOYNNBCKUYIKC-JMSVASOKSA |
mp | 35-39 °C |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | C[C@@H]1CC(=O)C=C2CC[C@H] |
storage condition | under inert gas (Argon) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | (+)-Nootkatone may be used as a reference standard in the determination of (+)-nootkatone in Alpinia oxyphylla oil using gas chromatography coupled with flame ionization detector (GC-FID). |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | (+)-Nootkatone is a bicyclic conjugated sesquiterpene ketone, which is found as an important flavoring constituent in grapes. It can be synthesized from the sesquiterpene hydrocarbon valencene. It finds applications as an antiulcer drug and has insecticidal activity against Drosophila melanogaster. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H317 |
Precautionary statements | P280 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99.0% (GC) |
mp | 35-39 °C |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |