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Definition: ASARONE

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A crystallized substance, resembling camphor, obtained from the Asarum Europaeum; -- called also camphor of asarum.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Asarone" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)


Extended Definition: ASARONE

Asarone

α-Asarone
IUPAC name 1,2,4-Trimethoxy-5-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene
Other names alpha-Azaron
cis-Isoelemicin
2,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl-2-propene
Identifiers
CAS number [2883-98-9]
PubChem 636822
SMILES CC=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1OC)OC)OC
Properties
Molecular formula C12H16O3
Molar mass 208.254 g mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Asarone, which includes alpha (trans) and beta (cis) types, is an ether found in certain plants such as acorus and mugwort. Asarone is a possible precursor in the synthesis of the psychedelic phenethylamine TMA-2. As a volatile fragrance oil, it is used in killing pests and bacteria. Diseases that can be treated using drugs mixed with this compound include diphtheria, typhoid and tuberculosis.

See also

  • Elemicin


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Translations: ASARONE

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Spanish asarona (asarone). Additional references: Spanish, Spain, Mexico, asarone. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: ASARONE

Language Translations for “asarone” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Pig Latin asaroneway (asarone). Additional references: Pig Latin, asarone. (volunteer)
Terran B asarona (asarone). Additional references: Terran B, asarone. (volunteer)
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