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Chemical available in other sizes
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Stock availability
In Stock
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Cas number
89-81-6
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Chemical s molecular weight
152.23
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Chemical s main applications
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.
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Chemical s category
Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals
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Other name
3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; p-Menth-1-en-3-one; (±)-Piperitone; 3-Carvomenthenone; 3-Methyl-6-isopropyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 4-Isopropyl-1-methyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one; 6-Isopropyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; NSC 251528; dl-Piperitone
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Chemical s formula
C10H16O
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Physical properties
Clear Pale Yellow Oil
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Melting temperature
N/A
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Boiling temperature
No Data Available
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Chemical s soluble in
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
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Stability conditions
No Data Available
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Storage
Refrigerator
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