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ascaridole

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Description

Ascaridole is a monoterpene peroxide found in the essential oil of chenopodium species, such as *Chenopodium ambrosioides* (wormseed). It has a pungent, camphoraceous odor and is known for its anthelmintic properties, particularly against roundworms like *Ascaris lumbricoides*. Ascaridole has also been reported to possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. Its synthesis can be achieved through various methods, including the oxidation of limonene or the reaction of α-terpinene with hydrogen peroxide. Research on ascaridole focuses on its potential therapeutic applications, particularly its anthelmintic activity. It is also being explored for its potential as a natural pesticide and for its use in traditional medicine.'

ascaridole: monoterpene endoperoxide with anthelmintic properties; structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

ascaridole : A p-menthane monoterpenoid that is p-menth-2-ene with a peroxy group across position 1 to 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]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID10545
CHEMBL ID467614
CHEBI ID2866
SCHEMBL ID156673
MeSH IDM0127670

Synonyms (55)

Synonym
2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-
cis-ascaridole
1,4-epidioxy-2-p-menthene
2,3-dioxabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-
nsc 406266
ascaridole (organic peroxide) [forbidden]
p-menth-2-ene, 1,4-epidioxy-
2,3-dioxabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene, 1-isopropyl-4-methyl-
ai3-11049
1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2,3-dioxabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene
einecs 208-147-4
ascaridol
askaridol
1,4-peroxido-p-menthene-2
2, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-
nsc-406924
wln: t66 a b ao bo dutj cy f
ascaricum
nsc406924
ascaridiol
2, 1-isopropyl-4-methyl-
ascarisin
nsc-406266
1,4-epidioxy-p-menth-2-ene
nsc406266
1,4-peroxy-p-menth-2-ene
p-menth-2-ene,4-epidioxy-
ascaridole
C09836
512-85-6
CHEBI:2866 ,
4-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene
1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene
1-isopropyl-4-methyl-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene
1-methyl-4-propan-2-yl-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene
CHEMBL467614
FT-0662302
AKOS004910035
SCHEMBL156673
1-isopropyl-4-methyl-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene #
1-methyl-4-(propan-2-yl)-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene
unii-1718d0gevj
1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2,3-dioxabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene, 9ci
ascapurin
1, 4-peroxy-p-menth-2-ene
1-isopropyl-4-methyl-2,3-dioxabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene
1-isopropyl-4-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene
1, 4-epidioxy-p-menth-2-ene
kebal ii
uncinacina
Q419442
discontiuned unable to ship
HY-118494
CS-0066135
4-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)-2,3-dioxabicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene

Research Excerpts

Overview

Ascaridole is a terpene isolated from the plant Chenopodium ambrosioides (American wormseed) It is one of the few naturally occurring endoperoxidases.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Ascaridole is a terpene isolated from the plant Chenopodium ambrosioides (American wormseed); it is one of the few naturally occurring endoperoxidases. "( The effect of ascaridole on the in vitro development of Plasmodium falciparum.
Golenser, J; Pollack, Y; Segal, R, 1990
)
2.08

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Without Fe2+, ascaridole was less toxic to mammalian mitochondria than other major ingredients."( Toxic effects of carvacrol, caryophyllene oxide, and ascaridole from essential oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides on mitochondria.
Gille, L; Monzote, L; Stamberg, W; Staniek, K, 2009
)
0.96

Pharmacokinetics

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The method was successfully applied to investigate the pharmacokinetic study of ascaridole in rats after a single oral dose of 30, 60 and 120 mg/kg, respectively."( Determination and pharmacokinetics of ascaridole in rat plasma by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Chu, Y; Han, J; Li, W; Li, X; Liu, C; Mo, H; Zhou, S; Zhu, Y, 2008
)
0.84
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
antinematodal drugA substance used in the treatment or control of nematode infestations.
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
antileishmanial agentAn antiprotozoal drug used to treat or prevent infections caused by protozoan parasites that belong to the genus Leishmania.
[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
p-menthane monoterpenoid
organic peroxideCompounds of structure ROOR' in which R and R' are organic groups.
organic heterobicyclic compound
[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 (16)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1775027Toxicity in mouse assessed as lethal dose
AID1775026Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity at 0.4 mg administered via inhalation relative to control
AID334215Antitrypanosomal activity against Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes infected in human HeLa cells assessed as number of amastigotes per infected cell at 1 ug/mL after 4 days by HeLa cell-infection assay2002Journal of natural products, Apr, Volume: 65, Issue:4
Monoterpene hydroperoxides with trypanocidal activity from Chenopodium ambrosioides.
AID338835Cytotoxicity against mouse EAC after 3 days by MTT assay1993Journal of natural products, Jun, Volume: 56, Issue:6
Cytotoxicity of artemisinin-related endoperoxides to Ehrlich ascites tumor cells.
AID1775023Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity at 0.0004 mg administered via inhalation relative to control
AID1775024Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity at 0.004 mg administered via inhalation relative to control
AID1775025Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity at 0.04 mg administered via inhalation relative to control
AID1775033Myorelaxant effect in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in endurance latency time at 0.004 mg administered via inhalation by rota-rod test
AID1775028Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in caffeine-induced spontaneous locomotor activity at 0.004 mg administered via inhalation post caffeine stimulation (Rvb = 68 %)
AID1775018Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity at 0.00004 mg administered via inhalation relative to control
AID338970Antitrypanosomal activity against Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes infected in human HeLa cells assessed as infection rate at 1 ug/mL after 4 days by HeLa cell-infection assay2002Journal of natural products, Apr, Volume: 65, Issue:4
Monoterpene hydroperoxides with trypanocidal activity from Chenopodium ambrosioides.
AID334218Antitrypanosomal activity against Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes infected in human HeLa cells assessed as inhibition of amastigotes proliferation at 1 ug/mL after 4 days by HeLa cell-infection assay2002Journal of natural products, Apr, Volume: 65, Issue:4
Monoterpene hydroperoxides with trypanocidal activity from Chenopodium ambrosioides.
AID1775022Sedative activity in ddY mouse assessed as decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity when administered via inhalation relative to control
AID338968Trypanocidal activity against Trypanosoma cruzi Tulahuen epimastigotes assessed as minimal lethal concentration after 24 hrs2002Journal of natural products, Apr, Volume: 65, Issue:4
Monoterpene hydroperoxides with trypanocidal activity from Chenopodium ambrosioides.
AID338839Cytotoxicity against mouse EAC at >500 uM after 3 days by MTT assay1993Journal of natural products, Jun, Volume: 56, Issue:6
Cytotoxicity of artemisinin-related endoperoxides to Ehrlich ascites tumor cells.
AID1775021Sleep-promoting activity in ddY mouse assessed as enhancement of pentobarbital-induced sleep resulting in prolonged sleeping time at 0.004 mg administered via inhalation relative to control
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (54)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199019 (35.19)18.7374
1990's4 (7.41)18.2507
2000's10 (18.52)29.6817
2010's19 (35.19)24.3611
2020's2 (3.70)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 58.20

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 very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index58.20 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.08 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.81 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index94.94 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (58.20)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (1.75%)5.53%
Reviews1 (1.75%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (3.51%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other53 (92.98%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]