Description

β-Thujaplicin is a naturally occurring tropolone derivative, a member of the hinokitiol family, known for its potent biological activity and distinctive aromatic properties. This compound is highly valued for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial and preservative efficacy, making it a critical functional ingredient in demanding formulations. Key industries that rely on this material include cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and advanced material science, where it serves as a natural preservative, fragrance component, and bioactive agent.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Preservative: Used as a natural, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent in creams, lotions, and serums to extend shelf life.
• Functional Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a key component in perfumery and aromatherapy for its unique, woody scent profile.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or active moiety in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Material Protection: Incorporated into coatings, polymers, and textiles to impart antimicrobial and antifungal properties, preventing material degradation.
• Oral Care Products: Utilized in mouthwashes and toothpastes for its plaque-inhibiting and breath-freshening capabilities.
• Research & Development: Acts as a reference standard and biochemical tool in life science research for studying antimicrobial mechanisms and natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Thujaplicin
CAS No.	1946-74-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Hinokitiol; 4-Isopropyltropolone; β-Isopropyltropolone; 2-Hydroxy-4-isopropyl-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one; 4-(1-Methylethyl)-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one, 2-hydroxy-; NSC 3642; Thujaplicin
EINECS	217-753-9

Quality Control

Our β-Thujaplicin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet stringent specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and tendency for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	50 - 53 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.