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82569

(+)-Pulegone

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(R)-2-Isopropylidene-5-methylcyclohexanone, (R)-p-Menth-4(8)-en-3-one

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16O
CAS Number:
89-82-7
Molecular Weight:
152.23
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329769251
EC Number:
201-943-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2040703
MDL number:
MFCD00063000
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

assay

≥97.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D +23.5±1°, neat

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, chromatography: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.488

bp

223-224 °C (lit.)

density

0.935 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@@H]1CCC(=C(\C)C)\C(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C10H16O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h8H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-/m1/s1

InChI key

NZGWDASTMWDZIW-MRVPVSSYSA-N

General description

(+)-Pulegone is a monoterpene constituent of pennyroyal oil, which acts like a hepatotoxin with potential lethal effects. It is widely used in folklore medicine as an abortifacient.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha

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Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H302,H351

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

179.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

82 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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