A cyclic monoterpene with apoptotic activity
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β-Phellandrene

Item No. 33905

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Formal Name
3-methylene-6-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexene
CAS Number
555-10-2
Synonyms
  • (±)-β-Phellandrene
  • NSC 53044
Molecular Formula
C10H16
Formula Weight
136.2
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: solubleEthanol: slightly soluble
λmax
232 nm
SMILES
C=C1C=CC(C(C)C)CC1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8,10H,3,5,7H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
LFJQCDVYDGGFCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Origin
Synthetic
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    β-Phellandrene is a cyclic monoterpene that has been found in various plants, is secreted from live millipedes (C. hualienensis and O. gracilis), and has apoptotic activity.1,2 It is cytotoxic to RAW 264.7 cells when used at concentrations ranging from 50 to 200 µg/ml and induces apoptosis in the same cells.2

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Ramírez, J., Gilardoni, G., Ramón, E., et al. Phytochemical study of the Ecuadorian species Lepechinia mutica (Benth.) Epling and high antifungal activity of carnosol against Pyricularia oryzaes. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 11(2), 33 (2018).

    2. Taira, J., Tamashiro, M., Naka, K., et al. Initial defensive secretory compounds emitted from the live millipede and the induction of apoptotic cell death. Sci. Rep. 11(1), 8222 (2021).