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Communic acid, (E)-

Also known as trans-Communic acid, (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylidene-5-[(2E)-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienyl]-3,4,5,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid, (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylidene-5-((2E)-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienyl)-3,4,5,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid

CAS 10178-32-2Formula C20H30O2Molar mass 302.46 g/mol
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Communic acid, (E)- chemical structure, C20H30O2, CAS 10178-32-2
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CAS number
10178-32-2
Formula
C20H30O2
Molar mass
302.46 g/mol
HS code
291620
Category
Screening compounds

What is Communic acid, (E)-?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

trans-Communic acid has been reported in Juniperus rigida, Juniperus horizontalis, and other organisms.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylidene-5-[(2E)-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienyl]-3,4,5,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid
CAS number
10178-32-2Other or deprecated CAS: 1231-35-2
Molecular formula
C20H30O2
UNII
SER34Y2ER9
InChIKey
YGBZFOQXPOGACY-VWVSFFKRSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H30O2/c1-6-14(2)8-10-16-15(3)9-11-17-19(16,4)12-7-13-20(17,5)18(21)22/h6,8,16-17H,1,3,7,9-13H2,2,4-5H3,(H,21,22)/b14-8+/t16-,17+,19+,20-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
C=CC(C)=CCC1C(=C)CCC2C(C)(C(=O)O)CCCC12C
Isomeric SMILES
C/C(=C\C[C@H]1C(=C)CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CCC[C@]2(C)C(=O)O)C)/C=C

Synonyms

  • trans-Communic acid
  • (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylidene-5-[(2E)-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienyl]-3,4,5,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid
  • (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylidene-5-((2E)-3-methylpenta-2,4-dienyl)-3,4,5,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid
  • Communic acid, (+)-(E)-
  • Labda-8(20),12,14-trien-19-oic acid, (E)-
  • (+)-Communic acid
  • (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-Decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylene-5-((2E)-3-methyl-2,4-pentadien-1-yl)-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid
  • 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylene-5-((2E)-3-methyl-2,4-pentadien-1-yl)-, (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-
  • (-)-Communic acid
  • 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylene-5-(3-methyl-2,4-pentadienyl)-, (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-
  • (1S,4aR,5S,8aR)-1,4a-Dimethyl-6-methylidene-5-[(2E)-3-methylpenta-2,4-dien-1-yl]decahydronaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
302.46 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
302.2246 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.37calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
22calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.65calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C=C1CCC2CCCCC2C1

C=C1CCC2CCCCC2C1

2 rings, 11 atoms.

124 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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HS 2916.20Indicative HS code

Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides…

World exports in 2024
$489M
−6.1% vs 2023, imports $608M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China45.5%
  2. India * partner reported18.6%
  3. Japan11.2%
Top importers
  1. Brazil20.3%
  2. United States15.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.8%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Communic acid, (E)- is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Communic acid, (E)-?

trans-Communic acid has been reported in Juniperus rigida, Juniperus horizontalis, and other organisms.

What is the CAS number of Communic acid, (E)-?

The CAS registry number of Communic acid, (E)- is 10178-32-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 1231-35-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Communic acid, (E)-?

The molecular formula of Communic acid, (E)- is C20H30O2 and its molar mass is 302.46 g/mol.

What is Communic acid, (E)- used for?

Known uses and roles of Communic acid, (E)- include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Communic acid, (E)- hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Communic acid, (E)- is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Communic acid, (E)-?

Communic acid, (E)- is usually classified under HS code 291620 (Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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