Description / Application
Piperitone is a p-menthane monoterpenoid that is cyclohex-2-en-1-one substituted by a methyl group at position 3 and an isopropyl group at position 6. It has a role as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. It is a p-menthane monoterpenoid and a cyclic terpene ketone.
Identities
| Alternative Name | p-Menth-1-en-3-one |
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| Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.23 |
| MFCD | MFCD00045532 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H227;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |