Piperitone is a monoterpene compound that has a fresh minty camphor-like odour, and naturally occurs in extracts of commercial oil of peppermint. Piperitone is also used as a starting material in the synthesis of Thymol (T413000), a phenolic compound that is used for its antibacterial properties.
SKU | RCLST000584 |
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CAS number | 89-81-6 |
Molecular Formula | C10H16O |
Catalog Number | RCLST000584 |
Chemical Name | Piperitone |
Molecular Weight | 152.23 |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Colourless to Pale Yellow Oil |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |