ISOPULEGOL Property

Melting point:

78°C

Boiling point:

212 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.912 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

13.97Pa at 20℃

FEMA 

2962 | ISOPULEGOL

refractive index 

n20/D 1.471(lit.)

Flash point:

195 °F

storage temp. 

-20°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

15.11±0.60(Predicted)

form 

Liquid

color 

Colourless

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. minty cooling medicinal woody

Odor Type

minty

optical activity

[α]20/D 22°, neat

Water Solubility 

3g/L at 21.9℃

JECFA Number

755

BRN 

1906573

Stability:

Light sensitive

InChIKey

ZYTMANIQRDEHIO-KXUCPTDWSA-N

LogP

2.4 at 23℃

CAS DataBase Reference

89-79-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Isopulegol (89-79-2)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

NA 1993 / PGIII

WGK Germany 

2

F 

10-23

Toxicity

The acute oral LD₅₀ in rats was reported as 1.03 ± 0.10 ml/kg and the acute dermal LD₅₀ in rabbits as approximately 3 ml/kg

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

ISOPULEGOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Synthesis: Several stereoisomers are possible; only l-isopulegol and d-α-isopulegol have been isolated from mixtures of alcohols obtained by cyclization of d-citronellal.

Description

(–)-Isopulegol is a monoterpene that has been found in the essential oils of several aromatic plants, including Cannabis, with diverse biological activities. It has antibacterial activity against S. aureus, E. faecium, E. coli, and M. smegmatis (MICs = 0.78, 12.5, 0.78, and 1.56 μl/ml, respectively, in an agar diffusion assay) and antifungal activity against C. albicans and A. niger (MIC = 1.56 μl/ml for both in an agar diffusion assay). (–)-Isopulegol inhibits C. albicans morphogenesis, adhesion, and biofilm formation (MICs = 0.125, 4, and 0.25 mg/ml, respectively). In vivo, (–)-isopulegol (50 mg/kg, i.p.) increases immobility time in the forced swim and tail suspension tests and increases the number of head dips in a hole board test and time spent in the open arms of the elevated plus maze in mice, indicating depressant- and anxiolytic-like activity. It reduces the size of ulcerated lesions in the stomach in mouse models of ethanol- and indomethacin-induced gastric lesions when administered at a dose of 100 mg/kg.

Chemical Properties

Isopulegol is a cyclic nonaromatic alcohol.

Chemical Properties

Water-white liquid; mint-like odor. Combustible. Available forms: The acetate.

Occurrence

l-Isopulegol has been reported found in the essences of lemongrass, East African geranium and Eucalyptus citriodora; d-isopulegol is present in the oils of Backhousia and Baeckea citriodorae; d-neoisopulegol is found in Mentha rotundifolia. Also reported found in mint, mandarin, orange juice, citrus peel oils, currant bud, ginger, corn mint oil, cognac, rum, buchu oil, lemon balm and mastic gum oil

Uses

isopulegol is used in perfume compositions as a "lift" to Rose notes, Geranium notes, Reseda and Oriental types, various floral fragrances, including Tuberose, etc. It is also used in flavor compositions in concentrations equal to 5 to 30 ppm in the finished product. The application is mainly in the minty types and in a few Berry flavor types.

Definition

ChEBI: A natural product found in Citrus hystrix.

Preparation

Several stereoisomers are possible; only l-isopulegol and d-α-isopulegol have been isolated from mixtures of alcohols obtained by cyclization of d-citronellal.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 1 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: minty cooling, herbaceous peppermint nuance.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 18, p. 2309, 1988 DOI: 10.1080/00397918808082375

General Description

Isopulegol is monoterpene alcohol, a useful ingredient for the production of fragrances in perfume industries. It is also used as a starting material in the manufacture of menthol by the hydrogenation process. Menthol is an important component in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and toothpaste.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable