Cubebol
| Cubebol | |
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(3S,3aR,3bR,4S,7R,7aR)-Octahydro-3,7-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-1H-cyclopenta[1,3]cyclopropa[1,2]benzen-3-ol |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 23445-02-5 |
| PubChem | 11276107 |
| ChemSpider | 9451107 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 Image 2 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C15H26O |
| Molar mass | 222.37 g/mol |
| Melting point |
61-62 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Cubebol is a natural sesquiterpene alcohol first identified in cubeb oil. It was patented as a cooling agent in 2001 by Firmenich, an international flavor company. The taste of cubebol is cooling and refreshing.[1] The patent describes application of cubebol as a refreshing agent in various products, ranging from chewing gum to sorbets, drinks, toothpaste, and gelatin-based confectioneries.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Leffingwell, John C., Ph.D (2001). "Cool without Menthol & Cooler than Menthol and Cooling Compounds as Insect Repellents". Leffingwell & Associates. http://www.leffingwell.com/cooler_than_menthol.htm. Retrieved 2006-09-15.
- ^ U.S. Patent 6,214,788