Pulegone

Pulegone is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the essential oils of various plants, including peppermint and pennyroyal. It has a minty aroma with herbaceous notes, making it useful in perfumery for creating fresh, invigorating scents. Pulegone is also known for its use in flavorings and aromatherapy products.

Used in perfumery to add fresh, minty, and herbaceous notes to fragrances, especially in products designed to invigorate and refresh.

IUPAC Name: (5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylidenecyclohexan-1-one
CAS Number: 89-82-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
Molecular Weight: 152.23 g/mol
Boiling Point: 224 °C (435.2 °F)
Melting Point: < 25 °C
Class: Ketone
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Pulegone 2: (+)-Pulegone 3: (R)-Pulegone 4: d-Pulegone 5: (R)-(+)-Pulegone 6: Pulegon 7: (+)-(R)-Pulegone 8: (1R)-(+)-p-Menth-4(8)-en-3-one
Chemist Says
Liquid with a pleasant odor between peppermint and camphor; [Merck Index] Clear light brown liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Scent: Peppermint, Camphor, Herbaceous-Minty, Resinous
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.

1: Fresh, Minty, Herbaceous
2: Minty, Cool, Herbal
3: Pleasant odor, midway between peppermint and camphor
4: Minty, peppery, with a fresh and slightly camphoraceous character