| Bioactivity | α-Guaiene is a sesquiterpene that could be found in Pogostemon cablin. α-Guaiene is the predominant component of patchouli essential oil, which exhibits antifungal activity against Aspergillus species[1]. |
| CAS | 3691-12-1 |
| Formula | C15H24 |
| Molar Mass | 204.35 |
| Appearance | 油状物 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Kocevski D, et al., Antifungal effect of Allium tuberosum, Cinnamomum cassia, and Pogostemon cablin essential oils and their components against population of Aspergillus species. J Food Sci. 2013 May;78(5):M731-7. |