Showing chemical card for Perillic acid (CFc000002145)
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2022-09-13 18:46:57 UTC
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CFc000002145
Molecule Identification
Common Name
Perillic acid
Definition
Perillic acid, also known as perillate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. These 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. Perillic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. These 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.
Semmler, F. W.; Zaar, B. Constituents of Ethereal Oils. Constitution of Perillaldehyde, C10H14O. Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft (1911), 44 52-7.
