Ambrein
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IUPAC name
(1R,2R,8aS)-1-[(E)-6-[(1S)-2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl]-4-methylhex-3-enyl]-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-ol
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Other names
Ambrein
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473-03-0 | |
ChEBI | CHEBI:78306 |
ChemSpider | 10000763 |
Jmol 3D model | Interactive image Interactive image |
PubChem | 11826112 |
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C30H52O | |
Molar mass | 428.75 g·mol−1 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ambrein is a triterpene alcohol that is the chief constituent of ambergris, a secretion from the digestive system of the sperm whale, and has been suggested as the possible active component producing the supposed aphrodisiac effects of ambergris.[1] Although ambrein itself is odorless, it serves as the biological precursor for a number of aromatic derivatives such as ambroxan and is thought to possess fixative properties for other oderants.
It has been shown to act as an analgesic[2] and it has been proven to increase sexual behavior in rats,[3] providing some support for its traditional aphrodisiac use.
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