DL-piperitone
Sign in to savePiperitone is a natural monoterpene ketone which is a component of some essential oils. Both stereoisomers, the D-form and the L-form, are known. The D-form has a peppermint-like aroma and has been isolated from the oils of plants from the genera Cymbopogon, Andropogon, and Mentha. The L-form has been isolated from Sitka spruce.
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Piperitone is a natural monoterpene ketone which is a component of some essential oils. Both stereoisomers, the D-form and the L-form, are known. The D-form has a peppermint-like aroma and has been isolated from the oils of plants from the genera Cymbopogon, Andropogon, and Mentha. The L-form has been isolated from Sitka spruce.
== Occurrence == left|thumb|Eucalyptus dives Piperitone is found in many essential oils, including over thirty species of the genus Eucalyptus. High levels are present in certain species of Eucalyptus and Mentha. In the genus Eucalyptus, the highest concentrations are found in Eucalyptus dives. Both enantiomers occur naturally. In Eucalyptus species, (-)-piperitone is present; in mint species, (+)-piperitone is found; and some plants contain racemate piperitone.