Incensole

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Incensole Structure
Incensole structure
Common Name Incensole
CAS Number 22419-74-5 Molecular Weight 306.48300
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C20H34O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Incensole


Incensole, a 14-membered diterpenoid, is isolated from both essential oils and resins of frankincense. Incensole has shown anti-inflammatory and anti-depression activities due to their ability to activate ion channels in the brain to alleviate anxiety or depression[1].

 Names

Name incensole
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 Incensole Biological Activity

Description Incensole, a 14-membered diterpenoid, is isolated from both essential oils and resins of frankincense. Incensole has shown anti-inflammatory and anti-depression activities due to their ability to activate ion channels in the brain to alleviate anxiety or depression[1].
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References

[1]. Al-Harrasi A, et al. Distribution of the anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant compounds: Incensole and incensole acetate in genus Boswellia. Phytochemistry. 2019 May;161:28-40.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C20H34O2
Molecular Weight 306.48300
Exact Mass 306.25600
PSA 29.46000
LogP 5.16790

 Synonyms

dl-Incensol