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piperitone [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16O
formula, see observation
DEF

A liquid unsaturated cyclic ketone C10H16O of camphoraceous odor found in various essential oils and used chiefly in making menthol and thymol.

OBS

Piperitone is used as a synthetic flavoring agent.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16O
formula, see observation
DEF

Cétone d'odeur camphrée présente dans diverses huiles essentielles et employée comme aromatisant.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16O

Spanish

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