Formula C12H16O3 Boiling point 296 °C Appearance Colorless solid | Molar mass 208.254 g/mol Density 1.03 g/cm³ | |
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Asarone, which includes alpha (trans) and beta (cis) types, is an ether found in certain plants such as Acorus and Asarum. As a volatile fragrance oil, it is used in killing pests and bacteria. The toxicity and carcinogenicity of asarone means that it may be difficult to develop practical anthelmintics and insecticides based on it.
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Pharmacology
The main clinical symptom of asarone is prolonged vomiting that sometimes lasted more than 15 hours. Asarone is not metabolized to trimethoxyamphetamine as has been claimed by online vendors.
β-Asarone may be a potential candidate for development as a therapeutic agent to manage cognitive impairment associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
The Council of Europe Committee of Experts on Flavouring Substances concluded that β-asarone is clearly carcinogenic and has proposed limits for its concentration in flavorings such as bitters made from Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag).