D-PIPERITONE

Description

D-PIPERITONE is identified by CAS 6091-50-5, molecular formula C10H16O and molecular weight 152.12 g/mol. UNII 8ZZ2GU5WBU; ChEBI 41; InChIKey YSTPAHQEHQSRJD-VIFPVBQESA-N. Boiling Point: 233.00 to 235.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 233-235 °C; Melting Point: -29 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	6091-50-5
PubChem CID	61362
Molecular formula	C10H16O
Molecular weight	152.12 g/mol
IUPAC name	(6S)-3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
InChIKey	YSTPAHQEHQSRJD-VIFPVBQESA-N
UNII (FDA)	8ZZ2GU5WBU
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:41
FEMA number	2910
JECFA number	435

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	152.23
XLogP3	2.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	152.120115130
Monoisotopic Mass	152.120115130
Topological Polar Surface Area	17.1
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	233.00 to 235.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	233-235 °C
Melting Point	-29 °C
Density	0.929-0.934
Refractive Index	1.483-1.487

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• clear, light yellowish to yellow liquid
• insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol
• (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Mint, Cool No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent Secondary components do not raise a safety concern

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

d-Piperitone; (+)-Piperitone; 6091-50-5; PIPERITONE, D-; Piperitone, alpha-; d-Piperitone (natural); (S)-piperitone; FEMA No. 2910; (6S)-3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one; alpha-Piperitone; UNII-8ZZ2GU5WBU; 8ZZ2GU5WBU; 3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one, (S)-; 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3-methyl-6-(1-methyethyl)-, (S)-; CHEBI:41; D-PIPERITONE [FHFI]

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of D-PIPERITONE?

CAS 6091-50-5; molecular formula C10H16O; molecular weight 152.12 g/mol.

What other names is D-PIPERITONE known by?

d-Piperitone, (+)-Piperitone, 6091-50-5, PIPERITONE, D-, Piperitone, alpha-, d-Piperitone (natural).

What is the regulatory status of D-PIPERITONE?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent; Flavoring Agents.

Is D-PIPERITONE classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315.

What are the key physical properties of D-PIPERITONE?

Boiling Point: 233.00 to 235.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 233-235 °C; Melting Point: -29 °C; Density: 0.929-0.934.

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