Piperitone


 TICSA Code No.
C120834
  
Chemical Name 3-Methyl-6-isopropyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one C10H16O
Synonym p-Menth-1-en-3-one  
CAS No. 89-81-6 M.W. 152.24
Odour Description Powerful, fresh-fruity-camphoraceous odour.  
Occurrence in Nature
Major constituent in oils of Eucalyptus Dives Schauer, and minor constituent in oils of Japanese mint, and various Eucalyptus species.
  
Application Information
Used in minty flavors and fragrances.
  
Typical Use Level    
  Stability
 
  Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Poor Skin  Good
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Fair Dry Fabric  Poor
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric  Poor
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Good
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter  > 12 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Fair    
 Antiperspirants  Fair    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.9330-0.9390
  Flash Point oC 98 CC
 [a]20D      
 GC MIN 90% as Piperitone    
 Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid    
CLogP 2.497