Spathulenol facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Spathulenol
Preferred IUPAC name (1aR,4aR,7S,7aR,7bR)-1,1,7-Trimethyl-4-methylidenedecahydro-1H-cyclopropa[e]azulen-7-ol
Other names	Spatulenol
Identifiers
CAS number	6750-60-3
PubChem	92231
SMILES	C[C@@]1(CC[C@@H]2[C@@H]1[C@H]3[C@H](C3(C)C)CCC2=C)O
Properties
Molecular formula
Molar mass	0 g mol-1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Spathulenol is a natural chemical found in plants. It is a type of 'alcohol' (but not the kind you drink!) that has a special structure with three rings of atoms. You can find Spathulenol in plants like oregano and others.

Where Spathulenol Comes From

Scientists first found Spathulenol in 1975. They discovered it in oils taken from plants like waterwort (also known as Artemisia vulgaris) and tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus).

When they found it, Spathulenol was a clear, thick substance. It had a smell that reminded them of earth and spices. It also had a bitter and spicy taste.