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alpha-eudesmol

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Description

Alpha-eudesmol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in various plant species, including sandalwood, eucalyptus, and patchouli. It exhibits a woody, earthy aroma, and is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Alpha-eudesmol has been reported to possess various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Research on alpha-eudesmol focuses on its potential therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, studies explore its role in plant defense mechanisms and its impact on insect behavior. Synthetic routes for alpha-eudesmol have been developed, employing various chemical reactions and starting materials. The compound's unique structure and biological activities make it a subject of ongoing research and potential applications in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and cosmetics.'

alpha-eudesmol: RN refers to (2alpha,4aalpha,8abeta)-isomer; from Juniperus virginiana; inhibits omega-agatoxin IVA-sensitive Ca2+ currents and synaptosomal Ca2+ uptake; structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

alpha-eudesmol : A eudesmane sesquiterpenoid in which the eudesmane skeleton carries a hydroxy substituent at C-11 and has a double bond between C-3 and C-4. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

FloraRankFlora DefinitionFamilyFamily Definition
JuniperusgenusA plant genus of the family CUPRESSACEAE. The species are slow growing coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs.[MeSH]CupressaceaeA plant family of the order Pinales, class Pinopsida, division Tracheophyta. They are mainly resinous, aromatic evergreen trees.[MeSH]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID92762
CHEMBL ID3120654
CHEBI ID10278
SCHEMBL ID1251075
MeSH IDM0304077

Synonyms (23)

Synonym
2-naphthalenemethanol, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-.alpha.,.alpha.,4a,8-tetramethyl-, (2r,4ar,8ar)-
C09663
473-16-5
alpha-eudesmol
2-naphthalenemethanol, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-alpha,alpha,4a,8-tetramethyl-, (2r,4ar,8ar)-
sz9qgl7box ,
unii-sz9qgl7box
2-[(2r,4ar,8ar)-4a,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl]propan-2-ol
CHEBI:10278 ,
eudesm-3-en-11-ol
(2r,4ar,8ar)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-alpha,alpha,4a,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenemethanol
CHEMBL3120654
SCHEMBL1251075
(-)-.alpha.-eudesmol
.alpha.-selinenol
2-naphthalenemethanol, 1,2.beta.,3,4,4a,5,6,8a.beta.-octahydro-.alpha.,.alpha.,4a.alpha.,8-tetramethyl-
2-((2r,4ar,8ar)-4a,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)propan-2-ol
Q27108609
DTXSID20883392
alpha-selinenol
(-)-alpha-eudesmol
2-naphthalenemethanol, 1,2beta,3,4,4a,5,6,8abeta-octahydro-alpha,alpha,4aalpha,8-tetramethyl-
1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-alpha,alpha,4a,8-tetramethyl-(2r-(2alpha,4aalpha,8abeta))-2-naphthalenemethanol
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
volatile oil componentAny plant metabolite that is found naturally as a component of a volatile oil.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
eudesmane sesquiterpenoidAny sesquiterpenoid having a eudesmane skeleton.
octahydronaphthalenesAny carbobycyclic compound that is an octahydronaphthalene or a compound obtained from an octahydronaphthalene by formal substitution of one or more hydrogens.
tertiary alcoholA tertiary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has three other carbon atoms attached to it.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1070523Partition coefficient, log K of the compound in n-hexane/methyl tert-butylether/acetonitrile 10:1:10 solvent system by HSCCC/EECCC analysis2014Journal of natural products, Mar-28, Volume: 77, Issue:3
Airborne antituberculosis activity of Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (12.50)18.2507
2000's3 (18.75)29.6817
2010's10 (62.50)24.3611
2020's1 (6.25)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 24.48

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index24.48 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.83 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.67 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index23.28 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (24.48)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other16 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]