描述
(+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone, also known as 2-hydroxy-6-isopropyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one or barosma camphor, is a member of the class of compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. Menthane monoterpenoids are monoterpenoids with a structure based on the o-, m-, or p-menthane backbone. P-menthane consists of the cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and a (2-methyl)-propyl group at the 1 and 4 ring position, respectively. The o- and m- menthanes are much rarer, and presumably arise by alkyl migration of p-menthanes. Thus, (+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone is considered to be an isoprenoid lipid molecule (+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone is a blackcurrant, buchu, and leaves tasting compound found in blackcurrant, peppermint, and spearmint, which makes (+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C10H16O2/c1-6(2)8-5-4-7(3)9(11)10(8)12/h6,8,11H,4-5H2,1-3H3