(1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate (CAS 146502-80-9)
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(1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate, a component that can be found in Mentha canadensis and Mentha piperita, plays a significant role in the production of menthol. (1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate is a chiral compound. The specific stereochemistry of (1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate makes it a valuable chiral building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It can be used to introduce chirality into other molecules or as a starting material in the synthesis of products where the orientation of each atom is for the desired activity. Moreover, this compound has been the subject of extensive research, revealing a wide range of biological activities. Several studies report over (1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate′s diverse biological activities, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.
(1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate (CAS 146502-80-9) References
- Enantioselective monoterpene alcohol acetylation in Origanum, Mentha and Salvia species. | Larkov, O., et al. 2008. Phytochemistry. 69: 2565-71. PMID: 18834605
- Biochemical and Structural Insights into Enzymatic Depolymerization of Polylactic Acid and Other Polyesters by Microbial Carboxylesterases. | Hajighasemi, M., et al. 2016. Biomacromolecules. 17: 2027-39. PMID: 27087107
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate, 200 mg | sc-223231 | 200 mg | $214.00 | |||
(1R)-(−)-Neomenthyl acetate, 1 g | sc-223231A | 1 g | $838.00 |