Cedrol

Description

Cedrol · CAS 77-53-2 · C15H26O. UNII 63ZM9703BO. Boiling Point: 286 °C; Melting Point: 86 °C; Density: 0.9479 g/cu cm at 90 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	77-53-2
PubChem CID	65575
Molecular formula	C15H26O
IUPAC name	(1S,2R,5S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.01,5]undecan-8-ol
UNII (FDA)	63ZM9703BO
FEMA number	4503
JECFA number	2030

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	222.37
XLogP3	3.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	222.198365449
Monoisotopic Mass	222.198365449
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	16
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	286 °C
Melting Point	86 °C
Density	0.9479 g/cu cm at 90 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Other Solid
• Pale yellow to yellow green solid; Sweet fruity cedar-like aroma
• Needles from dilute methanol
• Colorless crystals
• Woody-earthy
• Soluble in benzyl benzoate, slightly soluble in glycol and mineral oil

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 960-JECFA 73/43
GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1823)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1823)
Reported hazard statements	H411 (99.8%)

Documented Uses

• In public use since the 1930's. In the United States, use in fragrances amounts to about 50,000 lbs/ year.
• Perfumery, for woody and spicy notes; odorant for disinfectants
• Used per se and as a feedstock for the production of other perfumery compounds (e.g. cedryl acetate) that have woody-amber odors.
• For more Uses (Complete) data for Cedrol (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

Cedrol; alpha-Cedrol; cedar camphor; a-Cedrol; 8betaH-Cedran-8-ol; (8R)-cedran-8-ol; 8-betaH-Cedran-8-ol; CYPRESS CAMPHOR; 63ZM9703BO; NSC-403883; CHEBI:10217; (1S,2R,5S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.01,5]undecan-8-ol; (3R-(3alpha,3Abeta,6alpha,7beta,8aalpha))-octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-ol; [3R-(3alpha,3abeta,6alpha,7beta,8aalpha)]-octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-ol; (1S,2R,5S,7R,8R)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo(5.3.1.01,5)undecan-8-ol; RefChem:124189

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Cedrol?

CAS 77-53-2; molecular formula C15H26O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Cedrol known by?

Cedrol, alpha-Cedrol, cedar camphor, a-Cedrol, 8betaH-Cedran-8-ol, (8R)-cedran-8-ol.

What is the regulatory status of Cedrol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Cedrol classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (2 of 1823).

What are the key physical properties of Cedrol?

Boiling Point: 286 °C; Melting Point: 86 °C; Density: 0.9479 g/cu cm at 90 °C.

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