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Empirical formula: C15H25Cl1
a: 8.270 Å
b: 10.540 Å
c: 16.470 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1435.62 Å3
Space group: P212121
Calculated density: 1.114 g/cm3
Z: 4
Formula weight: 240.816 g/mole
Common name: Caryophyllene
CSD refcode: BCARPC
Short description: Caryophyllene is an aromatic compound common in many substances.
Keyword: terpene
Keyword: fragrance
Keyword: spice
CAS registry number: 87-44-5
Citation of a publication: Reference: J. Chem. Soc. (1955) 1254 Authors: J.M. Robertson, G. Todd
Miscellaneous comments: Removal of Cl will give accurate structure.
Layman's explanation: Caryophyllene is found in many plants, particularly the satureoides plant, and has a scent similar to cloves. The compound has a woody and spicy taste, and is dry and tenacious. Common spices in which this compound is found are basil and black pepper. Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene, a type of terpene, and is a colorless or pale yellow liquid. Caryophyllene is used also in synthetic substances such as perfume and other fragranced products.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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