1362-42-1

Basic information

• Product Name: ABSINTHIN
• Synonyms: ABSINTHIN;ABSYNTHIN;ABSINTHII TINCTURA;Absynthine;Absinthiin;Sbsinthin;2H-7,13b-Ethenopentaleno[1'',2'':6,7;5'',4'':6',7']dicyclohepta[1,2-b:1',2'-b']difuran-2,12(11H)-dione,3,3a,4,5,6,6a,6b,7,7a,8,9,10,10a,13a,13c,14b-hexadecahydro-6,8-dihydroxy-3,6,8,11,14,15-hexamethyl-,(3S,3aS,6S,6aR,6bS,7S,7aR,8S,10aS,11S,13aS,13bR,13cR
• CAS NO: 1362-42-1
• Molecular Formula: C30H40O6
• Molecular Weight: 496.64
• Product Categories: Miscellaneous Natural Products
• Mol File: 1362-42-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 165-166℃ (dec.)
• Boiling Point: 700.6°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 230.8°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.29±0.1 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)
• Refractive Index: 1.606
• Storage Temp.: Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• PKA: 14.66±0.70(Predicted)
• Stability: Light Sensitive, Unstable in Acidic Condition
• CAS DataBase Reference: ABSINTHIN(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: ABSINTHIN(1362-42-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: ABSINTHIN(1362-42-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1362-42-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Absinthin is a dimeric sesquiterpene lactone that is produced by the plant Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as Wormwood. It is the primary bitter-tasting constituent of the liquor Absinthe, which is attributed to the substances found in the wormwood plant used in its formulation. Absinthin contributes to the bitter taste through its interaction with the hTAS2R14 bitter taste receptor.

Uses

Used in Beverage Industry:
Absinthin is used as a key ingredient in the production of Absinthe, a traditional and highly aromatic alcoholic beverage. The expression is: ABSINTHIN is used as a flavoring agent for [providing the characteristic bitter taste to Absinthe].
Used in Pharmaceutical Applications:
Absinthin has been studied for its potential medicinal properties, particularly in the context of its interaction with the hTAS2R14 bitter taste receptor. The expression is: ABSINTHIN is used as a research compound for [investigating its potential therapeutic applications and interactions with the hTAS2R14 bitter taste receptor].
Used in Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
Due to its distinct bitter taste, Absinthin can be used as a flavoring agent in the development of various products within the flavor and fragrance industry. The expression is: ABSINTHIN is used as a flavoring agent for [adding a unique bitter taste to products in the flavor and fragrance industry].

InChI:InChI=1/C30H40O6/c1-12-15-7-9-27(4,33)21-18(22(15)34-25(12)31)14(3)20-19(21)17-11-29(6)30(20)23(17)28(5,36-29)10-8-16-13(2)26(32)35-24(16)30/h12-13,15-17,19-24,33H,7-11H2,1-6H3/t12-,13-,15-,16-,17+,19-,20-,21-,22-,23-,24-,27-,28-,29?,30-/m0/s1

Downstream Products

• 6903-12-4 anabsinthin 
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