Piperitone is a monocyclic monoterpenoid, which occurs in eucalyptus oil. It is a good source of menthone and thymol.
Synonyms: 3-Carvomenthenone; 6-Isopropyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; p-Menth-1-en-3-one
Molecular Formula: C10H16O
Molecular Weight: 152.23
Linear Structural Formula: C10H16O
MDL Number: MFCD00045532
Purity: >=98.0% (mixture of enantiomers, predominantly (-)-enantiomer, GC)
Storage: 2-8C