Type of Compound: Terpenoid
Medical Properties:
Analgesic
Antioxidant
Antifungal
Description: α-Selinene has the distinct odor of amber. It is one of the principal components of the oil from celery seeds. It has shown analgesic, antioxidant, and antifungal activity with antimicrobial potential.
Boiling Point (F): 518
Boiling Point (C): 270
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Chemical Formula: C15H24
IUPAC Name: (3R,4aR,8aR)-5,8a-dimethyl-3-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,3,4,4a,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalene