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| IUPAC name 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-carbaldehyde | |
| Other names (1R)-2-Pinen-10-a Benihinal | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.432 |
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| MeSH | myrtenal |
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| Properties | |
| C10H14O | |
| Molar mass | 150.221 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.987 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 220-221 °C |
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| H227 | |
| P210, P280, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 | |
| Flash point | 78 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Myrtenal is a bicyclic monoterpenoid with the chemical formula C10H14O. It is a naturally occurring molecule that can be found in numerous plant species including Hyssopus officinalis , Salvia absconditiflora , and Cyperus articulatus . [1]
Myrtenal was shown to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, which is a common method of treatment of alzheimer's disease and dementia, in-vitro . [2] In addition, mytenal has been shown to have antioxidant properties in rats. [3]