Junenol

Junenol is a sesquiterpene alcohol that has garnered interest in the field of natural product chemistry and essential oil research. This compound, along with its isomers like 10-epi-junenol, has been identified in various plant species and is known for its potential biological activities.^[1][2]

CAS Number

• 472-07-1

PubChem CID

• 6452077

ChemSpider

• 4954519

UNII

• Z3209PC5TC

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Junenol

Identifiers
IUPAC name (1S,2S,4aR,8aS)-2-isopropyl-4a-methyl-8-methylene-decalin-1-ol
CAS Number	472-07-1
PubChem CID	6452077
ChemSpider	4954519
UNII	Z3209PC5TC
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID60963763
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C15H26O
Molar mass	222.372 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
SMILES CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@]2(CCCC(=C)[C@@H]2[C@H]1O)C
InChI InChI=InChI=1S/C15H26O/c1-10(2)12-7-9-15(4)8-5-6-11(3)13(15)14(12)16/h10,12-14,16H,3,5-9H2,1-2,4H3/t12-,13+,14-,15+/m0/s1 Key:MSJJKJCIFIGTJY-LJISPDSOSA-N

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Junenol and its derivatives have been subjects of synthetic studies, with researchers developing efficient routes for their preparation from natural precursors.^[1] The presence of junenol and related compounds in essential oils contributes to the chemical variability observed in plant species, influencing their aromatic profiles and potential applications.^[3][4] As a sesquiterpene, junenol plays a role in the complex mixture of volatile organic compounds found in essential oils, which are known for their diverse biological activities.^[3]