Type of Compound: Terpenoid
Medical Properties:
Insecticidal
Antifungal
Description: Caryophyllene oxide has a lemon balm odor. It has shown some effectiveness as an insecticidal/antifeedant and as broad spectrum antifungal in plant defense. Caryophyllene oxide has the distinction of being the component responsible for cannabis identification by drug-sniffing dogs.
Boiling Point (F): 536 ± 66
Boiling Point (C): 280 ± 19
Melting Point (F): 138 – 142
Melting Point (C): 59 – 61
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Chemical Formula: C15H24O
IUPAC Name: (1R,4R,6R,10S)-4,12,12-Trimethyl-9-methylene-5-oxatricyclo[8.2.0.04,6]dodecane