Compound Monograph
Piperitone
A monoterpene ketone with a minty aroma, reported in walnut.
Classification
Piperitone is one of the monoterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Piperitone is one of the monoterpenes, found in Walnut.