Type of Compound: Terpenoid
Medical Properties:
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Description: Guaiol is not an oil but a sesquiterpenoid alcohol, and is also found in cypress pine and guaiacum. It has been used for centuries as a treatment for diverse ailments ranging from coughs to constipation to arthritis. It is also an effective insect repellent and insecticide.
Boiling Point (F): 550
Boiling Point (C): 288
Melting Point (F): 104 – 122
Melting Point (C): 40 – 50
Concentration (% of dry weight):
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Chemical Formula: C15H26
IUPAC Name: 2-[(3S,5R,8S)-3,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroazulen-5-yl]propan-2-ol