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Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16O
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

a fragrant liquid terpenoid ketone ... derived from methenone ...

CONT

Pulegone. Found in oils of plants, principally the pennyroyal. Pleasant odor, midway between camphor and peppermint. Used in peppermint flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16O

Key term(s)
  • 1 methyl-4-isopropylidene-3-cyclohexanone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16O
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Cétone monoterpénique (...) contenue dans l'essence de menthe pouliot et employée en parfumerie (...) Son hydrogénation donne la menthone.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16O

Key term(s)
  • méthyl-1 isopropylidène-4 cyclohexanone-3

Spanish

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