Menthofuran, 84%
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
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H350, H410
Target
Drug Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/menthofuran.html
Purity
84.25
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC(C1)CCC2=C1OC=C2C
Molecular Formula
C10H14O
Molecular Weight
150.22
Precautions
H302, H350, H410
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
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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