Menthone
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | (2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one; (-)-Menthone; MENTHONE; l-MENTHONE; (2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone; trans-Menthone; p-Menthone; Neomenthone; Menthone racemic; L-Menthan-3-one; trans-Menthan-3-one; Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-me | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-1232 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C10H18O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | CC1CCC(C(=O)C1)C(C)C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-BDAKNGLRSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | (-)-menthone is a menthone that is cyclohexanone substituted by a methyl and an isopropyl group at positions 5 and 2 respectively (the 2S,5R-stereoisomer). It is an enantiomer of a (+)-menthone. GHS Hazard Statements • H226 (74.58%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids] • H315 (14.62%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H317 (14.17%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] • H412 (88.7%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Hibiscus surattensis |