| Nootkatone is an effective repellent/insecticide against mosquitos, and may repel bed bugs, head lice and other insects. Nootkatone in spray form has been shown as an effective repellent/insecticide against deer ticks and lone star ticks. Synonyms: (4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2(3H)-naphthalenone, [4R-(4alpha,4aalpha,6beta)]-4,4a,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2(3H)-naphthalenone, 4betaH,5alpha-Eremophila-1(10),11-dien-2-one (8CI), (+)-Nootkatone, Nootkanon CAS No: 4674-50-4 Molecular Formula: C15H22O Molecular Weight: 218.34 Appearance: White or colorless to yellow or orange powder or clear liquid (low melt solid) Purity: 97% Melting Point: 34-38C Specific Rotation: 173 (C=1,EtOH) Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. Store under inert gas, Air Sensitive, Heat Sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
