| Bioactivity | β-Cedrene ((+)-β-Cedrene) is a sesquiterpene compound that can be isolated from Centaurea kotschyi var. kotschyi and Centaurea kotschyi var. decumbens, exhibiting antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, tonic, diuretic, sedative, insecticidal, and antifungal activities. β-Cedrene is also a potent competitive inhibitor of the CYP2B6-mediatedbupropion hydroxylase, with a Ki value of 1.6 μM[1][2]. |
| CAS | 546-28-1 |
| Formula | C15H24 |
| Molar Mass | 204.35 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Ertugrul K, et al. Essential oils from flowers of Centaurea kotschyi var. kotschyi and C. kotschyi var. decumbens from Turkey[J]. Flavour and fragrance journal, 2003, 18(2): 95-97. [2]. Jeong H U, et al. Inhibitory effects of cedrol, β-cedrene, and thujopsene on cytochrome P450 enzyme activities in human liver microsomes[J]. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 2014, 77(22-24): 1522-1532. |