221074

cis-2,4,5-Trimethoxy-1-propenylbenzene

70%

• Synonym(s): β-Asarone, cis-1-Propenyl-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene, cis-Asarone, cis-Isoasarone
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)₃C₆H₂CH=CHCH₃
• CAS Number: 5273-86-9
• Molecular Weight: 208.25
• Beilstein: 1910605
• EC Number: 226-096-6
• MDL number: MFCD00009281
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24853209

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 70%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.558 (lit.)
• density: 1.073 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [H]\C(C)=C(/[H])c1cc(OC)c(OC)cc1OC
• InChI: 1S/C12H16O3/c1-5-6-9-7-11(14-3)12(15-4)8-10(9)13-2/h5-8H,1-4H3/b6-5-
• InChI key: RKFAZBXYICVSKP-WAYWQWQTSA-N

Description

General description

cis-2,4,5-Trimethoxy-1-propenylbenzene is an antibiotic and was isolated from the extract of Acorus gramineus using various chromatographic procedures.

Application

cis-2,4,5-Trimethoxy-1-propenylbenzene (β-Asarone) was used in preparation of:

• 2,4,5-trimethoxycinnamaldehyde and 2,4,5-trimethoxycinnamyltosylhydrazone
• 1-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-1,2-dihydroxypropane

Other Notes

Remainder trans (α-asarone)

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves