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(r)-piperitone; (s)-piperitone

Name(s)	(r)-piperitone; (s)-piperitone
Scientific name(s)	d-piperitone; (+)-piperitone; unii-8zz2gu5wbu; (-)-piperitone; 8zz2gu5wbu; (6s)-3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
Formula	C10H16O
Molecular mass	152.23
IUPAC name	(6S)-3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
INCHI	Not available
SMILE	CC(C)[C@@H]1CCC(C)=CC1=O
CAS ID	6091-50-5
PubChem ID	61362
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	41

Description	Common constituent of Mentha subspecies oils_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. (S)-Piperitone is found in mentha (mint), cornmint, and herbs and spices.

Description

Common constituent of Mentha subspecies oils_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. (S)-Piperitone is found in mentha (mint), cornmint, and herbs and spices.