DIHYDRO CUMINYL ALCOHOL

Description

p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-ol has a characteristic odor similar to linalool and terpineol. The L-form is obtained starting from (3-pinene or by reducing perillic aldehyde with zinc dust and acetic acid, followed by saponification of the acetate.

Chemical properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Chemical properties

p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-ol has a characteristic odor similar to linalool and terpineol.

Occurrence

The d- and l-forms occur naturally in gingergrass essential oil; the l-form is found in lavandin and bergamot, while the d-form is found in caraway; also reported found in the essential oils of Juniperus sabina L. and East Indian geranium. Also reported found in citrus peel oils, berries, peppermint oil, Scotch peppermint oil, hop oil, cardamom, laurel, lemon balm, lamb’s let tuce, mastic gum oil and bullock’s head (Annona reticulata).

The Uses of DIHYDRO CUMINYL ALCOHOL

antineoplastic, apoptosis inducer; skin irritant, LD50(rat) 2100 mg/kg po

The Uses of DIHYDRO CUMINYL ALCOHOL

(4-(Prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-1-en-1-yl)methanol is used in preparation of perilla alcohol leaf alcohol carbonate as perfume.

Definition

ChEBI: A limonene monoterpenoid consists of a cyclohexene ring substituted by a hydroxymethyl and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at positions 1 and 4 respectively. It is a constituent of a variety of essential oils including lavender.

Preparation

The l-form is obtained starting from β-pinene or by reducing perillic aldehyde with zinc dust and acetic acid, followed by saponification of the acetate.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 7 ppm

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A severe skin irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.