Piperitone
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| Template:Longitem | C10H16O |
| Molar mass | 152.23 g/mol |
| Density | 0.9331 g/cm3 |
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Piperitone is a natural monoterpene ketone which is a component of some essential oils. Both stereoisomers, the D-form and the L-form, are known. The D-form has a peppermint-like aroma and has been isolated from the oils of plants from the genera Cymbopogon, Andropogon, and Mentha.[1] The L-form has been isolated from Sitka spruce.[1]
Occurrence
Piperitone is found in many essential oils, including over thirty species of the genus Eucalyptus. High levels are present in certain species of Eucalyptus and Mentha.[2] In the genus Eucalyptus, the highest concentrations are found in Eucalyptus dives.[3] Both enantiomers occur naturally. In Eucalyptus species, (-)-piperitone is present; in mint species, (+)-piperitone is found; and some plants contain racemate piperitone.[2]
Properties
Piperitone is a colorless liquid with a distinct peppermint odor.[3]
Production
Piperitone can be synthesized from isopropyl acetoacetate and 3-buten-2-one.[4]
The primary source of D/L-piperitone is from Eucalyptus dives, produced mainly in South Africa.[5]
Reactions
Piperitone is used as the principal raw material for the production of synthetic menthol and thymol.[4] The reduction to menthol is achieved using hydrogen and a nickel catalyst. Oxidation to thymol is accomplished with iron(III) chloride and acetic acid. It also forms adducts with benzaldehyde and hydroxylamine (an oxime), which were historically useful for compound identification by the melting points of the derivatives.[3] Under light exposure, piperitone undergoes photodimerization, forming a polycyclic compound with a cyclobutane ring.[6]
References
- ↑ a b c Merck Index, 11th Edition, '7443
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- ↑ Boland, D.J., Brophy, J.J., and A.P.N. House, Eucalyptus Leaf Oils, 1991, Template:ISBN
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