Asarone is a colorless tryst. M.P. 66-67℃. B.P. 296℃. Pure Asarone is reported to be virtually
odorless and tasteless. However, available samples of the material have in experiments
shown perceptible influence upon the odor of
compositions containing lower boiling perfume materials. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and
oils.
정의
ChEBI: The trans-isomer of asarone.
일반 설명
Asarones are toxic morphogenetic agents. It is also known for its chemosterlant and oviposition stimulant properties. Naturally it can be extracted from Acoruscalamus. α-Asarone is considered as growth inhibitor. This isomer acts as antifeedant with less toxicity.