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(±)-Piperitone (CAS 4573-50-6)

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Alternate Names:
p-Menth-1-en-3-one
Application:
(±)-Piperitone is a biochemical for proteomics research
CAS Number:
4573-50-6
Purity:
≥94%
Molecular Weight:
152.23
Molecular Formula:
C10H16O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Piperitone is a chemical compound that functions as a fragrance ingredient. At the molecular level, piperitone interacts with olfactory receptors, eliciting a cooling and minty sensation. Its mechanism of action involves binding to specific receptor sites, triggering a sensory response in the olfactory system. Piperitone plays a role in enhancing the sensory experience of various consumer products, contributing to their appeal.


(±)-Piperitone (CAS 4573-50-6) References

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  2. Comparative effects of Cymbopogon schoenanthus essential oil and piperitone on Callosobruchus maculatus development.  |  Ketoh, GK., et al. 2006. Fitoterapia. 77: 506-10. PMID: 16938411
  3. Isolation and identification of precocenes and piperitone from essential oils as specific inhibitors of trichothecene production by Fusarium graminearum.  |  Yaguchi, A., et al. 2009. J Agric Food Chem. 57: 846-51. PMID: 19191669
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  5. Chemical composition and insecticidal activity of plant essential oils from Benin against Anopheles gambiae (Giles).  |  Bossou, AD., et al. 2013. Parasit Vectors. 6: 337. PMID: 24298981
  6. Monoterpenes as nitrofurantoin resistance modulating agents: minimal structural requirements, molecular dynamics simulations, and the effect of piperitone on the emergence of nitrofurantoin resistance in Enterobacteriaceae.  |  Shahverdi, AR., et al. 2015. J Mol Model. 21: 198. PMID: 26174760
  7. Identification of Piperitone as an Aroma Compound Contributing to the Positive Mint Nuances Perceived in Aged Red Bordeaux Wines.  |  Picard, M., et al. 2016. J Agric Food Chem. 64: 451-60. PMID: 26735409
  8. Identification and analysis of piperitone in red wines.  |  Pons, A., et al. 2016. Food Chem. 206: 191-6. PMID: 27041315
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  13. Conversion and Hydrothermal Decomposition of Major Components of Mint Essential Oil by Small-Scale Subcritical Water Treatment.  |  Chiou, TY., et al. 2020. Molecules. 25: PMID: 32331471
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  15. Piperitone (p-Menth-1-En-3-One): A New Repellent for Tea Shot Hole Borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida Avocado Groves.  |  Kendra, PE., et al. 2023. Biomolecules. 13: PMID: 37189403

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(±)-Piperitone, 25 g

sc-296096
25 g
$79.00

(±)-Piperitone, 100 g

sc-296096A
100 g
$215.00