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elemol

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Description

Elemol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in various plant species, including Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) and Zingiber officinale (ginger). It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, woody-floral aroma. Elemol exhibits a range of biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been reported to possess insecticidal activity. Studies on Elemol have focused on its potential therapeutic applications, such as its use as an anti-cancer agent and its ability to modulate the immune system. Its unique chemical structure and biological properties make it an interesting target for drug development. Elemol is synthesized through various pathways, including enzymatic reactions and chemical modifications of other terpenes. Its presence in essential oils contributes to their therapeutic and aromatic properties. Elemol is also studied for its potential in the fragrance industry due to its pleasant aroma and its ability to blend well with other scents.'

elemol: monocyclic sespuiterpenoid tertiary alcohol; RN given refers to (1R-(1alpha,3alpha,4beta))-isomer; structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

elemol : A sesquiterpenoid that is isopropanol which is substituted at position 2 by a (3S,4S)-3-isopropenyl-4-methyl-4-vinylcyclohexyl group. [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 CID92138
CHEMBL ID2287241
CHEBI ID141221
SCHEMBL ID310097
MeSH IDM0102616

Synonyms (26)

Synonym
.beta.-elemol
elemol
2-[(1r,3s,4s)-4-methyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-4-vinylcyclohexyl]propan-2-ol
CHEBI:141221
1r,1alpha,3alpha,4beta-4-ethenyl-alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-3-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexanemethanol
2-[(1r,3s,4s)-4-ethenyl-4-methyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohexyl]propan-2-ol
(1r,3s,4s)-4-ethenyl-alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-3-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexanemethanol
2-[(1r,3s,4s)-4-ethenyl-4-methyl-3-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexyl]propan-2-ol
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cyclohexanemethanol, 4-ethenyl-alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-3-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1r-(1alpha,3alpha,4beta))-
cyclohexanemethanol, 4-ethenyl-alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-3-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1r,3s,4s)-
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cyclohexanemethanol, 4-ethenyl-alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-3-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1theta-(1alpha,3alpha,4beta))-
.alpha.-elemol
elemol, (-)-
4-ethenyl-.alpha.,.alpha.,4-trimethyl-3-(1-methylethenyl)-(1r-(1.alpha.,3.alpha.,4.beta.))-cyclohexanemethanol
SCHEMBL310097
CHEMBL2287241
alpha-elemol
DTXSID1052323
GFJIQNADMLPFOW-VNHYZAJKSA-N
Q27282855
2-((1r,3s,4s)-4-methyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-4-vinylcyclohexyl)propan-2-ol
AKOS040751670

Research Excerpts

[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
fragranceA substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[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
sesquiterpenoidAny terpenoid derived from a sesquiterpene. The term includes compounds in which the C15 skeleton of the parent sesquiterpene has been rearranged or modified by the removal of one or more skeletal atoms (generally methyl groups).
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.
olefinic compoundAny organic molecular entity that contains at least one C=C bond.
[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
AID1111786Insecticidal activity against wild type Drosophila melanogaster L. assessed as mortality compound topically applied dorsally to the thorax at 23 to 25 25 degC, 60 to 70%RH measured per adult after 3 hr2011Pest management science, Oct, Volume: 67, Issue:10
Insecticidal compounds from the essential oil of Chinese medicinal herb Atractylodes chinensis.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (29)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (6.90)18.7374
1990's1 (3.45)18.2507
2000's2 (6.90)29.6817
2010's16 (55.17)24.3611
2020's8 (27.59)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 50.02

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 Index50.02 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.40 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.35 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index76.15 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (50.02)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (3.45%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other28 (96.55%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]