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5,10(15)-cadinen-4-ol


Name(s) 5,10(15)-cadinen-4-ol
Scientific name(s)
Formula C15H24O
Molecular mass 220.356
IUPAC name Not available
INCHI InChI=1S/C15H24O/c1-10(2)12-6-5-11(3)13-7-8-15(4,16)9-14(12)13/h9-10,12-13,16H,3,5-8H2,1-2,4H3
SMILE CC(C)C1CCC(=C)C2CCC(C)(O)C=C12
CAS ID Not available
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Description 5,10(15)-cadinen-4-ol is a member of the class of compounds known as sesquiterpenoids. Sesquiterpenoids are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units. 5,10(15)-cadinen-4-ol is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 5,10(15)-cadinen-4-ol can be found in pepper (spice) and sweet basil, which makes 5,10(15)-cadinen-4-ol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.