Plant
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 15:36:22 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:04 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0047659
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3,9-Epoxy-p-menth-1-ene
Description3,9-Epoxy-p-menth-1-ene is a monoterpene, a class of compounds known for their volatile properties and aromatic characteristics. Its chemical structure features a bicyclic framework, characteristic of many terpenes, with an epoxy group contributing to its reactivity and potential biological interactions. This compound is involved in various metabolic pathways, particularly in the context of plant secondary metabolites, where it may play a role in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds. In a study of chokeberry juice, 3,9-epoxy-p-menth-1-ene was identified as one of the 74 volatile compounds, highlighting its presence alongside other significant constituents such as 3-penten-2-one and benzaldehyde, although their concentrations varied notably in different extraction profiles (PMID:23662795 ). This suggests that 3,9-epoxy-p-menth-1-ene may contribute to the sensory attributes of chokeberry products and could be involved in the plant's defense mechanisms or interactions with pollinators and herbivores.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC10H16O
Average Mass152.237
Monoisotopic Mass152.120115135
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-7-3-4-9-8(2)6-11-10(9)5-7/h5,8-10H,3-4,6H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyKBPPPUZMFQKLNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N