Information About ™Guaiazulene |
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| hydrocarbons | |
| terpenes and terpenoids | |
| cosmetic chemicals | |
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Guaiazulene, also '''azulon''' or '''1,4-dimethyl-7-isopropylazulene''', is a dark blue crystalline Hydrocarbon and a derivative of Azulene . Specifically, it is a bicyclic Sesquiterpene that occurs naturally as a constituent of some Essential Oil s, mainly Oil Of Guaiac and Chamomile oil, which also serve as its commercial sources. Various soft corals also contain guaiazulene as a principal pigment. Guaiazulene is an FDA -approved cosmetic color additive. It is also a common component of cosmetics like Shampoo s or Skin Care products with other skin soothing compounds such as Allantoin . Guaiazulene has applications as an anti- Ulcer drug, and can be also used as a volatile dye with a known evaporation rate to indicate end of use of various products (such as insecticide strips.) EXTERNAL LINKS |
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