α-Humulene

α-Humulene is a main constituent of Tanacetum vulgare L. (Asteraceae) essential oil with anti-inflammation (IC50=15±2 μg/mL) . α-Humulene inhibits COX-2 and iNOS expression[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[6753-98-6]

Product Name Alternative

Humulene; α-Caryophyllene

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H227, H315, H319, H335

Target

COX; NO Synthase

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Immunology/Inflammation

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/alpha-humulene.html

Purity

98.55

Solubility

DMSO : 33.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

C/C1=C\CC(C)(C)/C=C/C/C(C)=C/CC1

Molecular Formula

C15H24

Molecular Weight

204.35

Precautions

H227, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Coté H, et al. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antibiotic, and Cytotoxic Activities of Tanacetum vulgare L. Essential Oil and Its Constituents. Medicines (Basel) . 2017 May 25;4 (2) . pii: E34.