α-Copaene

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α-Copaene Structure
α-Copaene structure
Common Name α-Copaene
CAS Number 3856-25-5 Molecular Weight 204.35100
Density 0.939g/cm3 Boiling Point 248.5ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H24 Melting Point 74°C (lit.)
MSDS N/A Flash Point 105.1ºC

 Use of α-Copaene


α-Copaene, a sesquiterpene hydrocarbon, is a fruit volatile. α-Copaene can be used as an oviposition promoter of Bactrocera oleae[1].

 Names

Name α-copaene
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 α-Copaene Biological Activity

Description α-Copaene, a sesquiterpene hydrocarbon, is a fruit volatile. α-Copaene can be used as an oviposition promoter of Bactrocera oleae[1].
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References

[1]. Alfonso I, et, al. Role of α-copaene in the susceptibility of olive fruits to Bactrocera oleae (Rossi). J Agric Food Chem. 2014 Dec 10;62(49):11976-9.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 0.939g/cm3
Boiling Point 248.5ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 74°C (lit.)
Molecular Formula C15H24
Molecular Weight 204.35100
Flash Point 105.1ºC
Exact Mass 204.18800
LogP 4.27090
Index of Refraction n20/D 1.490

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn
WGK Germany 3

 Synonyms

Copaen
MFCD00077631
EINECS 223-364-4
alpha-copaene
Ylangene
Copaene
(-)-α-COPAENE
Aglaiene