p-Mentha-1(7),2-diene

CAS: 555-10-2

Ref. 3D-FM71450

Product Information

• Name: p-Mentha-1(7),2-diene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: p-Mentha-1(7),2-diene is a monoterpene that is emitted by the plant Mentha piperita. It has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on Candida glabrata, a fungus that causes oral thrush in humans. In vivo tests on rats showed that emissions of p-Mentha-1(7),2-diene had no effect on their weight, but did cause some changes in cellular organelles such as mitochondria. The main chemical structure of this compound is geranyl, which has been shown to be carcinogenic in some animal studies. This compound is also used as a basic starting material for the synthesis of other terpenes with more complex structures. Chromatographic techniques are used to separate and identify the different compounds present in organic solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and ethyl acetate.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8,10H,3,5,7H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=LFJQCDVYDGGFCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=C1C=CC(C(C)C)CC1