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Chavicol

Chavicol
IUPAC name 4-(2-propenyl)phenol
Identifiers
CAS number 501-92-8
SMILES C=CCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C9H10O
Molar mass 134.18 g/mol
Density 1.020 g/cm3
Melting point

16 °C

Boiling point

238 °C
123 °C at 16 mmHg

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Chavicol, or p-allylphenol, is a natural organic compound. Its chemical structure consists of a benzene ring substituted with a hydroxy group and a propenyl group. It is a colorless liquid found together with terpenes in betel oil. It is miscible with alcohol, ether, and chloroform.

Chavicol is used as an odorant in perfumery.

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