CAS 4573-50-6: (-)-Piperitone

Description: (-)-Piperitone is a naturally occurring monoterpene ketone, primarily found in various essential oils, particularly in the oil of the plant species Mentha piperita (peppermint). It is characterized by its distinct minty aroma and flavor, which makes it valuable in the fragrance and flavoring industries. The compound has a molecular formula of C10H14O and features a bicyclic structure, contributing to its unique properties. As a chiral molecule, (-)-Piperitone exhibits optical activity, with its specific rotation being a notable characteristic. It is generally recognized for its potential biological activities, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, although further research is needed to fully understand its pharmacological effects. In terms of physical properties, (-)-Piperitone is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a relatively low boiling point, making it volatile. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. Safety data indicates that, while it is generally regarded as safe in low concentrations, appropriate handling precautions should be taken due to potential irritant effects.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h6-7,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t9-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=YSTPAHQEHQSRJD-SECBINFHSA-N

SMILES: O=C1C=C(C)CCC1C(C)C

Synonyms:

• (-)-Piperitone
• (6R)-3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one
• (6R)-3-Methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
• (6R)-3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one
• 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-, (6R)-
• 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-, (R)-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Piperitone
• l-Piperitone
• p-Menth-1-en-3-one, (-)-
• p-Menth-1-en-3-one, (R)-(-)-
• (R)-6-(Isopropyl)-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one

(R)-(-)-Piperitone

CAS: 4573-50-6

• Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
• Purity: >94.0%(GC)
• Color and Shape: Light yellow to Yellow clear liquid
• Molecular weight: 152.24