Azulene Details

Chemical Name: Azulene

Synonyms: Cyclopentacycloheptene

CAS No.: 275-51-4

Molecular Formula: C10H8

Molecular Weight: 128.17

Molecular Structure: Azulene Structure

Appearance: Dark Blue Powder

Assay: ≥98%

Azulene Typical Properties

Item	Standard
Appearance	Dark Blue Powder
Identification	The retention time of the sample should match with working standard
Max Single Impurity	NMT 1.0%
Total Impurities	NMT 2.0%
Loss on Drying	NMT 0.5%
Purity	NLT 98.0%
Melting point	99℃
Boiling point	242℃
Density	1.01 g/cm3
Flash point	100℃

Azulene Usage

Cosmetics & Personal Care:
- Anti-inflammatory & Skin Soothing: Extensively incorporated into high-end skincare, sensitive skin lotions, after-sun gels, and shaving products for its outstanding anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and tissue-regenerative properties.
- Natural Blue Colorant: Provides a unique, stable, naturally derived intense blue hue to cosmetic formulations without synthetic dyes.
Pharmaceuticals & Oral Care:
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient / API Derivative Precursor: Used as a core molecular skeleton for synthesizing anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, and mucosal repair pharmaceuticals.
- Applied in medicinal toothpastes, mouthwashes, and throat sprays to treat gingivitis, stomatitis, and sore throats.
Optoelectronic Materials & Scientific Research:
- Non-linear Optics & Organic Semiconductors: Serves as a building block in functional organic electronic materials, organic photovoltaic (OPV) donor-acceptor systems, and molecular switches.

Azulene Packaging and Shipping

1kg/bottle; $25\text$

Azulene Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark, and well-ventilated area.

Strictly protect from light, heat, and direct air exposure to prevent oxidative degradation.

Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended original unopened refrigerated storage conditions.

Azulene CAS 275-51-4