FoodTCM

piperitone

Name(s)	piperitone
Scientific name(s)
Formula	C10H16O
Molecular mass	152.237
IUPAC name	3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one
INCHI	InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h6-7,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
SMILE	CC(C)C1CCC(C)=CC1=O
CAS ID	89-91-6; 89-81-6
PubChem ID	6987
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	48933

Description	Flavouring ingredient_x000D_ _x000D_ Piperitone is a natural monoterpene ketone which is a component of some essential oils. Both stereoisomers, the D-form and the L-form, are known. The D-form has a peppermint-like aroma and has been isolated from the oils of plants from the genera Cymbopogon, Andropogon, and Mentha. The L-form has been isolated from Sitka spruce. Piperitone is found in many foods, some of which are tamarind, cumin, rosemary, and wild celery.

Description

Flavouring ingredient_x000D_ _x000D_ Piperitone is a natural monoterpene ketone which is a component of some essential oils. Both stereoisomers, the D-form and the L-form, are known. The D-form has a peppermint-like aroma and has been isolated from the oils of plants from the genera Cymbopogon, Andropogon, and Mentha. The L-form has been isolated from Sitka spruce. Piperitone is found in many foods, some of which are tamarind, cumin, rosemary, and wild celery.