Piperitone
SIAL/79899 - analytical standard
Synonym: 3-Carvomenthenone; 6-
CAS Number: 89-81-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16O
Molecular Weight: 152.23
EC Number: 201-942-7
MDL Number: MFCD00045532
Linear Formula: C10H16O
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98.0% (mixture of enantiomers, predominantly (-)-enantiomer, GC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
InChI key | YSTPAHQEHQSRJD-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC(CCC1C(C)C)=CC1=O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
General description: | Piperitone is a monocyclic monoterpenoid, which occurs in eucalyptus oil. It is a good source of menthone and thymol. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 182.3 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 83.5 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.0% (mixture of enantiomers, predominantly (-)-enantiomer, GC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |