Pulegone CAS 89-82-7

Pulegone is a minty tasting naturally occurring organic compound found in cornmint, orange mint, peppermint, and spearmint, which makes it a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. It is classified as a monoterpene and is a fragrance and flavour ingredient. Pulegone is also found in blackcurrant and can be obtained from the essential oils of a variety of plants such as Nepeta cataria (catnip), Hedeoma pulegioides (pennyroyal), and Mentha species.