Description

(R)-Pulegone Oxide is a high-purity, chiral monoterpenoid oxide of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and fragrance research. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable building block for creating optically active compounds and studying structure-odor relationships. This specialty chemical is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel products and processes.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Ingredient: Serves as a key intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of novel aroma chemicals and perfumery compounds with minty, herbal, or camphoraceous notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules due to its specific stereocenter.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral synthon in the production of specialty pesticides, herbicides, or pheromones where optical purity is critical for biological activity.
• Chemical Research Standard: Employed as a reference standard in analytical chemistry (e.g., GC, HPLC) for method development, calibration, and identification of related terpenoids.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Essential Oil & Natural Product Analysis: Applied in the characterization and authentication of essential oils and plant extracts containing pulegone derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Pulegone Oxide
CAS No.	308358-04-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1,2-Epoxy-p-menth-8-en-3-one; (R)-1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one; (+)-(1R,6R)-1-Methyl-4-(propan-2-yl)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-2-one; (R)-(+)-Pulegone Oxide; (+)-Pulegone Oxide; (1R,6R)-Pulegone Oxide; p-Menth-8-en-3-one, 1,2-epoxy-, (1R,2R,5R)-; FEMA 4661
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Pulegone Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high optical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC or GC analysis to confirm enantiomeric excess (ee), identity verification (IR, NMR), and purity assessment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal purity and stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Rotation (20°C)	+30° to +40° (c=1 in CHCl3)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.