Description
Piperitone
analytical standard
Synonym(s):
3-Carvomenthenone, 6-Isopropyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one, p-Menth-1-en-3-one
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
89-81-6
Molecular Weight:
152.23
EC Number:
201-942-7
MDL number:
MFCD00045532
PubChem Substance ID:
329768688
NACRES:
NA.24
PROPERTIES
grade
analytical standard
Quality Level
100
Assay
≥98.0% (mixture of enantiomers, predominantly (-)-enantiomer, GC)
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
format
neat
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CC(CCC1C(C)C)=CC1=O
InChI
1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h6-7,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
Inchi Key
YSTPAHQEHQSRJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DESCRIPTION
General description
Piperitone is a monocyclic monoterpenoid[1], which occurs in eucalyptus oil.[2] It is a good source of menthone and thymol.[2][3]
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315 - H319
Precautionary Statements
P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
182.3 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
83.5 °C - closed cup