Pulegon

Structural formula
General
Surname	Pulegon
other names	( R ) - (+) - Pulegon ( R ) -2-isopropylidene-5-methyl-cyclohexanone (+) - 1-Methyl-4-isopropylidene-3-cyclohexanone ( R ) -p-menth-4 (8) -en-3-one
Molecular formula	C 10 H 16 O
Brief description	yellowish liquid with an intense odor
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 89-82-7 EC number 201-943-2 ECHA InfoCard 100,001,767 PubChem 442495 Wikidata Q413816
properties
Molar mass	152.23 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.94 g cm −3
boiling point	224 ° C
solubility	almost insoluble in water soluble in ethanol
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances Caution H and P phrases H: 302-351-412 P: 273-301 + 312 + 330
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Pulegon is a monocyclic monoterpene ketone with a pleasant odor reminiscent of peppermint and camphor . The specific rotation is [α] _D + 22.5 °.

Occurrence

Polei Mint ( Mentha pulegium )

Pulegon is found in all parts of the Polei mint ( Mentha pulegium ) plant and also in Hedeoma pulegioides .

effect

Pulegon is harmful to health. It irritates the digestive tract , but also the intact skin and mucous membranes . Pulegon can cause cramps, acidosis, and colic .

use

Pulegon is used as a raw material for the production of perfume oils for soaps and detergents, as a component of insect repellants and for the synthesis of menthol .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c} Datasheet Pulegon (PDF) from Carl Roth , accessed on December 14, 2010.
2. ↑ ^{a b c d e} Entry on Pulegon. In: Römpp Online . Georg Thieme Verlag, accessed on June 8, 2014.
3. ↑ ^{a b} Data sheet (+) - Pulegone, ≥95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on November 7, 2016 ( PDF ).

This article is about a health issue. It is not used for self-diagnosis and does not replace a diagnosis by a doctor. Please note the information on health issues !