Menthofuran, 84% (Standard)
Menthofuran, 84% (Standard) is the analytical standard of Menthofuran, 84% (HY-N9484) . This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Menthofuran is a proximate toxic metabolite of (R) - (+) -Pulegone. Menthofuran regulates essential oil biosynthesis in peppermint by controlling a downstream monoterpene reductase[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[494-90-6]
Target
Drug Metabolite; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Others
Smiles
CC(C1)CCC2=C1OC=C2C
Molecular Formula
C10H14O
Molecular Weight
150.22
References & Citations
[1]Gordon WP, et al. The metabolism of the abortifacient terpene, (R) - (+) -pulegone, to a proximate toxin, menthofuran. Drug Metab Dispos. 1987 Sep-Oct;15 (5) :589-94. |[2]Mahmoud SS, et al. Menthofuran regulates essential oil biosynthesis in peppermint by controlling a downstream monoterpene reductase. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 Nov 25;100 (24) :14481-6.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Curated Selection
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