Synonyms
(R)-(+)-P-MENTH-4(8)-EN-3-ONE;(R)-P-MENTH-4(8)-EN-3-ONE;(R)-(+)-PULEGONE;(R)-PULEGONE;(R)-(+)-5-METHYL-2-ISOPROPYLIDENCYCLOHEXANONE;(R)-2-ISOPROPYLIDENE-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE;R-(+)-2-ISOPROPYLIDENE-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE;PULEGON
Description
A monoterpene, commonly found in the essential oils of Nepeta cataria (Catnip).
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
InChI
NZGWDASTMWDZIW-MRVPVSSYSA-N
InChIKey
NZGWDASTMWDZIW-MRVPVSSYSA-N
Color
Clear colorless to yellow
Boiling Point
224 ℃(lit.)
Density, g/cm3
0.937 at 25 ℃(lit.)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.488
Vapour Pressure
138 mm Hg ( 25 ℃)