Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of pulegone (CAS: 89-82-7)?
Answer
Pulegone is widely utilized in the pharmaceutical industry as a solvent and intermediate in drug synthesis. It also serves as a flavoring and fragrance component in food and cosmetics. Additionally, it is used in research for its antioxidant properties and in industrial applications as a cleaning agent and chemical reagent.
About
CAS No
89-82-7
English Name
Pulegone
Molecular Formula
C10H16O
Molecular Weight
152.24 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@@H]1CCC(=C(C)C)C(=O)C1
InChIKey
NZGWDASTMWDZIW-MRVPVSSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
