Menthofuran is a toxin found in vairety of essential oils and is believed to be the compound responsible for the potentially fatal effects of Pennyroyal. Menthofuran is known to produce hepatotoxic intermedaites via oxidation process.
SKU | RCLST068812 |
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CAS number | 494-90-6 |
Molecular Formula | C10H14O |
Catalog Number | RCLST068812 |
Chemical Name | Menthofuran |
Synonyms | 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran; 3,9-Epoxy-p-mentha-3,8-diene; Menthofurane; NSC 315249; |
Molecular Weight | 150.22 |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Stability | Not stable in solution |
Appearance | Clear Colourless Oil |
Storage Condition | Room Temperature |