| Bioactivity | (−)-Myrtenal ((1R)-(−)-Myrtenal) is an orally active terpene with antitumour activity. (−)-Myrtenal ameliorates hyperglycemia by enhancing GLUT2 through Akt in the skeletal muscle and liver of diabetic rats[1][2]. |
| Invitro | (−)-Myrtenal ((1R)-(−)-Myrtenal; 0.1-5 mM; for 24 h) exerts strong cytotoxic effect (IC50 = 5.3 mM) on human colon tumour (HT29) and human normal colon epithelial cells (CCD 841 CoTr)[1]. |
| Name | (−)-Myrtenal |
| CAS | 18486-69-6 |
| Formula | C10H14O |
| Molar Mass | 150.22 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |