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4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

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Catalog Number CI-GU-0158
Product Name 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
CAS 36861-47-9
Structure
Synonyms Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl-3-((4-methylphenyl)methylene)-;Enzacamene;4-MBC
IUPAC Name (3Z)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylidene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
Molecular Weight 254.37 g/mol
Molecular Formula C18H22O
InChI InChI=1S/C18H22O/c1-12-5-7-13(8-6-12)11-14-15-9-10-18(4,16(14)19)17(15,2)3/h5-8,11,15H,9-10H2,1-4H3/b14-11-
InChI Key HEOCBCNFKCOKBX-KAMYIIQDSA-N
Boiling Point 198-200 °C
Melting Point 66-68 °C
Purity 95%
Density 1.06 g/mL
Appearance Solid
Isomeric SMILES CC1=CC=C(C=C1)/C=C\2/C3CCC(C2=O)(C3(C)C)C
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What is the chemical name of the compound referenced?

The chemical name of the compound is 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR.

What are some synonyms for 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR?

Some synonyms for 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR include MEXORYLSD and METHYLBENZYLIDENECAMPHOR.

What is the molecular formula of 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR?

The molecular formula is C18H22O.

What is the melting point of 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR?

The melting point is 66-68°C.

What is the hazard code for 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR?

The hazard code is Xn.

In which industry is 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor commonly used?

It is commonly used in the cosmetic industry.

What is the biological activity of 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor?

It is an ultraviolet light blocker used in cosmetics and sunscreen preparations that also has estrogenic activities.

How does 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor affect estrogen target gene expression in rats?

It alters the steady-state levels of MRNA encoding for ER, progesterone receptor, and androgen receptor in rats.

How does 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor affect cell proliferation and gene induction in mammalian and amphibian cells?

It has estrogen-like effects on cell proliferation and gene induction in mammalian and amphibian cells.

What is the solubility of 3-(4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE)CAMPHOR in different solvents?

It is insoluble in water, but soluble in DMSO and EtOH.

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