Compound Monograph
Pulegone
A monoterpene ketone with a minty odor found in buchu and other essential oils.
Classification
Pulegone 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? (3)
Pulegone is one of the monoterpenes, found in Buchu, Cannabis and Peppermint. It is flagged as moderately toxic.