BETA-ELEMENE

Synonym(s):β-Elemene;(1S,2S,4R)-(−)-2,4-Diisopropenyl-1-methyl-1-vinylcyclohexane;(1S,2S,4R)-1-Ethenyl-1-methyl-2,4-bis(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexane

CAS NO.：515-13-9
Empirical Formula: C15H24
Molecular Weight: 204.35
MDL number: MFCD00468041
EINECS: 679-283-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-14 20:10:21

What is BETA-ELEMENE?

The Uses of BETA-ELEMENE

β-Elemene is an active constituent of Delonix regia and an anti-inflammatory agent. β-Elemene is a useful compound for investigating the toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway and the inhibition of TNF-?a, IL-?1b, IL-?6 and IL-?12 expressions.

Definition

ChEBI: (-)-beta-elemene is the (-)-enantiomer of beta-elemene that has (1S,2S,4R)-configuration. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent.

Properties of BETA-ELEMENE

Boiling point:	252℃
Density	0.862
Flash point:	98℃
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	DMF: 30 mg/ml; DMSO: 30 mg/ml; Ethanol: 30 mg/ml; Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:2): 0.3 mg/ml
form	neat
form	Liquid
color	Colorless to light yellow
Odor	at 100.00?%. sweet
BRN	2207781
Stability:	Volatile

Safety information for BETA-ELEMENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.