BISABOLENE

CAS NO.：495-62-5
Empirical Formula: C15H24
Molecular Weight: 204.35
MDL number: MFCD00129080
EINECS: 207-805-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14

What is BISABOLENE?

Chemical properties

Bisabolene has a pleasant, warm, sweet-spicy-balsamic odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in bisabol myrrh, bergamot oil and essential oils of Orthodon asaroniferum, O. methylisoeugenoliferum, O. tenuicaule, Citrus medica var. acida (C. aurantifolia), Cinnomomum kanahirai; Citrus limonia form California; Illicium verum; French lavender (Lavendula vera). Also found in ginger and carrot.

The Uses of BISABOLENE

γ-Bisabolene (Mixture of Isomers), is a sesquiterpene and can be extracted from?oregano and other aromatic plants. It may be a potential anticancer agent that can induce apoptosis in A549 cancer cell line.

The Uses of BISABOLENE

It finds use in artificial oil of bergamot, myrrh and lemon, and is an excellent fixative for neroli bases. It performs well in soap and acts as a stable fixative.

Preparation

Reported isolated from bisabol myrrh; also from nerolidol by dehydration (γ-form).

Definition

ChEBI: Gamma-bisabolene is a bisabolene.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: citrus, woody, tropical, floral, fruity, astringent and green.

Metabolism

The metabolism of monocyclic terpenes involves reduction or hydration of double bonds (Parke, 1968).

Properties of BISABOLENE

Boiling point:	155-157 °C
Density	0.89
refractive index	1.4940
FEMA	3331 \| BISABOLENE
storage temp.	-20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
solubility	Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slig
form	Oil
color	A colourless, slightly viscous oil.
Odor	Pleasant, warm, sweet-spicy-balsamic odor.
Water Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, water, (0.008994 mg/L @ 25°C (est)).
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
JECFA Number	1336
CAS DataBase Reference	495-62-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexene, 4-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenylidene)-1-methyl- (495-62-5)

Safety information for BISABOLENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.