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pulegone

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Description

pulegone: component of peppermint oil; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation; structure in Merck [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

(+)-pulegone : The (5R)-enantiomer of p-menth-4(8)-en-3-one. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID442495
CHEMBL ID2924219
CHEBI ID35596
SCHEMBL ID38305
MeSH IDM0118596

Synonyms (90)

Synonym
cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-, (r)-
1beta-p-menth-4(8)-en-3-one
(r)-pulegone
CHEBI:35596 ,
(1r)-(+)-p-menth-4(8)-en-3-one
(5r)-2-isopropylidene-5-methylcyclohexanone
(5r)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclohexan-1-one
1-isopropylidene-4-methyl-2-cyclohexanone
d-pulegone
1-methyl-4-isopropylidene-3-cyclohexanone
pulegone, (d)
(+)-(r)-pulegone
3-methyl-6-isopropylidenecyclohexanone
p-menth-4(8)-en-3-one, (r)-(+)-
(r)-(+)-pulegone
nsc-15334
5-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexanone, (r)-
ai3-11218
pulegone, d-
pulegon
4(8)-p-menthen-3-one, delta-
fema no. 2963
ccris 5746
einecs 201-943-2
cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-, (theta)-
pulegone (natural)
nsc 15334
cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-, (5r)-
(+)-pulegone
89-82-7
C09893
pulegone
(r)-(+)-pulegone, 85%, technical grade
(r)-(+)-pulegone, >=90%
(r)-(+)-pulegone, 97%
r-(+)-pulegone
LMPR0102090025
(5r)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylidenecyclohexan-1-one
(+)-1-methyl-4-isopropylidene-3-cyclohexanone
STK801810
(5r)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclohexanone
AKOS005622693
hsdb 8146
4lf2673r3g ,
unii-4lf2673r3g
(r)-p-menth-4(8)-en-3-one
BMSE000839
(r)-2-isopropylidene-5-methylcyclohexanone
NCGC00257760-01
dtxcid405975
dtxsid2025975 ,
cas-89-82-7
tox21_200206
CHEMBL2924219
S9140
(5r)-2-isopropylidene-5-methyl-cyclohexanone
FT-0604434
pulegone [mi]
(1r)-pulegone
(r)-(+)-p-menth-4(8)-en-3-one
pulegone [iarc]
pulegone [fhfi]
BBL033995
SCHEMBL38305
DTXSID3051757 ,
W-100358
4(8)-p-menthen-3-one, (r)-(+)-
(+)-4(8)-para-menthen-3-one
P2331
mfcd00063000
(+)-pulegone, analytical standard
(+)-pulegone, primary pharmaceutical reference standard
dtxcid6030312
pulegone (iarc)
fema 2963
pulegone,(s)
(r)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclohexanone
AS-18103
Q413816
A14353
(r)-(+)-pulegone 1000 microg/ml in hexane
HY-N1500
CS-0017045
CCG-266234
(r)-pulegone - 90%
XP164793
10.14272/NZGWDASTMWDZIW-MRVPVSSYSA-N.1
doi:10.14272/nzgwdastmwdziw-mrvpvssysa-n.1
EN300-220670
Z1255364872

Research Excerpts

Overview

Pulegone is a monoterpene ketone that is usually associated with the herb pennyroyal but is also found in the essential oils from many other mint species. (+)-Pu Legone is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of (-)-menthol, the most significant component of peppermint essential oil.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"R(+)-pulegone is a ketone monoterpene and it is the main constituent of essential oils in several plants. "( Pharmacological evaluation of R(+)-pulegone on cardiac excitability: role of potassium current blockage and control of action potential waveform.
Cruz, JS; Gondim, AN; Menezes-Filho, JE; Roman-Campos, D; Santos-Miranda, A; Vasconcelos, CM, 2014
)
1.19
"Pulegone is a component of these oils."( Mode of action of pulegone on the urinary bladder of F344 rats.
Adams, BR; Adams, TB; Anwar, MM; Arnold, LL; Cohen, SM; Da Rocha, MS; Dodmane, PR; Pennington, KL; Taylor, SV; Wermes, C, 2012
)
1.43
"Pulegone is a monoterpene ketone that is usually associated with the herb pennyroyal but is also found in the essential oils from many other mint species. "( Comparative disposition of (R)-(+)-pulegone in B6C3F1 mice and F344 rats.
Burka, LT; Chen, LJ; Lebetkin, EH, 2003
)
2.04
"(+)-Pulegone is a central intermediate in the biosynthesis of (-)-menthol, the most significant component of peppermint essential oil. "( Menthofuran regulates essential oil biosynthesis in peppermint by controlling a downstream monoterpene reductase.
Croteau, RB; Mahmoud, SS, 2003
)
0.88
"Pulegone is a major constituent of pennyroyal oil and a minor component of peppermint oil. "( 14C-labeled pulegone and metabolites binding to alpha2u-globulin in kidneys of male F-344 rats.
Borghoff, SJ; Burka, LT; Ferguson, LJ; Lebetkin, EH; Lih, FB; Parkinson, HD; Tomer, KB, 2007
)
2.16

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Pulegone has negative reinforcing properties and seems to possess anxiolytic-like actions unrelated to the benzodiazepine site of the γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptor."( The aversive, anxiolytic-like, and verapamil-sensitive psychostimulant effects of pulegone.
Bispo-da-Silva, LB; da Silveira, NS; de Oliveira-Silva, GL; Lamanes, Bde F; Prado, LC, 2014
)
1.35

Treatment

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Treatment with pulegone also improved the vascular response to acetylcholine."( Pulegone Prevents Hypertension through Activation of Muscarinic Receptors and Cyclooxygenase Pathway in L-NAME-Induced Hypertensive Rats.
Alsahli, TG; Bashir, A; Ehsan, R; Gasparotto Junior, A; Jahan, S; Malik, MNH; Razzaq, MA; Younis, W, 2023
)
2.69

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Simple dose-toxicity studies of a metabolite will help to elucidate its toxic effect, but it is not possible to quantify its role in the toxicity produced by the parent compound unless the disposition of the preformed and endogenously formed metabolite is taken into account."( Contribution of menthofuran to the hepatotoxicity of pulegone: assessment based on matched area under the curve and on matched time course.
Nelson, SD; Slattery, JT; Thomassen, D, 1988
)
0.52
" One patient died, one received N-acetylcysteine, and two ingested minimally toxic amounts of pennyroyal and were not treated with N-acetylcysteine."( Pennyroyal toxicity: measurement of toxic metabolite levels in two cases and review of the literature.
Anderson, IB; Blanc, PD; Meeker, JE; Mullen, WH; Nelson, SD; Oishi, S, 1996
)
0.29
" Data on human metabolites may provide new insights into the toxic mechanisms and treatment of pennyroyal poisoning, including the potential role of N-acetylcysteine."( Pennyroyal toxicity: measurement of toxic metabolite levels in two cases and review of the literature.
Anderson, IB; Blanc, PD; Meeker, JE; Mullen, WH; Nelson, SD; Oishi, S, 1996
)
0.29
" Peppermint Oil was minimally toxic in acute oral studies."( Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water.
Nair, B, 2001
)
0.31
" The primary constituent, R-(+)-pulegone, is metabolized via hepatic cytochrome P450 to toxic intermediates."( Mitigation of pennyroyal oil hepatotoxicity in the mouse.
Bond, GR; Goetz, RJ; Lindsell, CJ; Otten, EJ; Sztajnkrycer, MD, 2003
)
0.6
" A simple linear regression analysis showed statistically significant relationships between the studied toxic effects and viscosity of the monoterpenoids (p < 0."( Comparative toxicity of oxygenated monoterpenoids in experimental hydroalcoholic lotions to permethrin-resistant adult head lice.
Gallardo, A; Gonzalez-Audino, P; Mougabure-Cueto, G; Picollo, MI; Toloza, A; Vassena, C, 2011
)
0.37
"55 µg per adult respectively) and was more toxic than menthone (7 day LD(50)=33."( Toxicity of Schizonpeta multifida essential oil and its constituent compounds towards two grain storage insects.
Chu, SS; Jiang, GH; Liu, ZL, 2011
)
0.37
" There was no mortality, adverse effects on general conditions or changes in body weight, food consumption and feed conversion efficiency throughout the study in male and female rats."( Safety assessment of essential oil from Minthostachys verticillata (Griseb.) Epling (peperina): 90-days oral subchronic toxicity study in rats.
Bagnis, G; Cariddi, LN; Cavaglieri, LR; Cristofolini, A; Escobar, FM; Gallucci, MN; Mañas, F; Sabini, LI; Sabini, MC, 2015
)
0.42

Dosage Studied

Pulegone was given orally by gavage to groups of 28 SPF Wistar rats at dosage levels of 0 or 160 mg/kg body weight per day for 28 days.

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Pulegone was given orally by gavage to groups of 28 SPF Wistar rats at dosage levels of 0 or 160 mg/kg body weight per day for 28 days."( Lack of histological cerebellar changes in Wistar rats given pulegone for 28 days. Comparison of immersion and perfusion tissue fixation.
Mølck, AM; Olsen, P; Poulsen, M; Tindgard Lauridsen, S, 1998
)
1.98
" The following metabolites were isolated and identified from the urine of rats dosed with I: 3-methyl-5-(1-methylethylidene)-cyclopent-2-enone (Ie), Z-4-methyl-2-(1-hydroxymethylethylidene)-cyclopentanone (Ib), E-4-methyl-2-(1-hydroxymethylethylidene)-cyclopentanone (Ia), 3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-cyclopentanone (If), 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-cyclopentanone (Ic), and E-4-methyl-2-(1-carboxyethylidene)-cyclopentanone (Id)."( Effect of ring size in R-(+)-pulegone-mediated hepatotoxicity: studies on the metabolism of R-(+)-4-methyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-cyclopentanone and DL-camphorone in rats.
Bhat, VB; Madyastha, MK; Thulasiram, HV, 2001
)
0.6
" Repeated intradermal dosing with Peppermint Oil produced moderate and severe reactions in rabbits, although Peppermint Oil did not appear to be phototoxic."( Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water.
Nair, B, 2001
)
0.31
" To test this hypothesis, male and female rats were dosed orally with 14C-labeled pulegone (80 mg/kg, 120 microCi/kg) or menthofuran (60 mg/kg, 120 microCi/kg) or menthones (80 mg/kg, 120 microCi/kg) in corn oil, and the kidney cytosol was prepared 24 h after dosing."( 14C-labeled pulegone and metabolites binding to alpha2u-globulin in kidneys of male F-344 rats.
Borghoff, SJ; Burka, LT; Ferguson, LJ; Lebetkin, EH; Lih, FB; Parkinson, HD; Tomer, KB, 2007
)
0.94
" Liver and kidney weights of dosed groups of females were generally significantly greater than those of the vehicle control group."( Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of pulegone (CAS No. 89-82-7) in F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice (gavage studies).
, 2011
)
0.64
" The inhibitory activities were analysed by dose-response curves and the ED 50 were estimated."( Allelopathic potential of Artemisia arborescens: isolation, identification and quantification of phytotoxic compounds through fractionation-guided bioassays.
Abenavoli, MR; Araniti, F; Conforti, F; Lupini, A; Marrelli, M; Menichini, F; Sorgonà, A; Statti, GA, 2013
)
0.39
" Firstly, the hypotensive dose-response relationship of pulegone was evaluated in normotensive anesthetized rats using the invasive method."( Pulegone Prevents Hypertension through Activation of Muscarinic Receptors and Cyclooxygenase Pathway in L-NAME-Induced Hypertensive Rats.
Alsahli, TG; Bashir, A; Ehsan, R; Gasparotto Junior, A; Jahan, S; Malik, MNH; Razzaq, MA; Younis, W, 2023
)
2.6
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
p-menth-4(8)-en-3-oneA p-menthane monoterpenoid that is cyclohexan-1-one substituted by a methyl group at position 5 and a propan-2-ylidene group at position 2.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
menthol biosynthesis821

Protein Targets (7)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency27.33380.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency13.37230.000221.22318,912.5098AID743036; AID743040; AID743042; AID743053
glucocorticoid receptor [Homo sapiens]Homo sapiens (human)Potency17.10910.000214.376460.0339AID720691; AID720692
pregnane X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency30.66900.005428.02631,258.9301AID1346982
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency39.75270.000229.305416,493.5996AID743075; AID743079; AID743080
cytochrome P450, family 19, subfamily A, polypeptide 1, isoform CRA_aHomo sapiens (human)Potency27.33380.001723.839378.1014AID743083
nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells 1 (p105), isoform CRA_aHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.006219.739145.978464.9432AID1159509
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (13)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1081541Nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne javanica J2 (root-knot nematode) larvae immersed in compound solution for 48 hr assessed as reduction in larval motility2010Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-14, Volume: 58, Issue:13
Phytochemistry and nematicidal activity of the essential oils from 8 Greek Lamiaceae aromatic plants and 13 terpene components.
AID1081539Nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita J2 (root-knot nematode) larvae immersed in compound solution for 48 hr assessed as reduction in larval motility2010Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-14, Volume: 58, Issue:13
Phytochemistry and nematicidal activity of the essential oils from 8 Greek Lamiaceae aromatic plants and 13 terpene components.
AID1112564Bird repellent activity against Columba livia f. domestica fed with compound treated maize seeds assessed as feeding deterrence activity at 1.4 ml/kg measured for 4 days by aviary food choice trials2013Pest management science, Mar, Volume: 69, Issue:3
Assessing the effects of three potential chemical repellents to prevent bird damage to corn seeds and seedlings.
AID1112560Bird repellent activity against Columba livia f. domestica assessed as decrease in damage of maize seedlings grown from compound-treated seeds at 1.4 ml/kg measured in the field at 2 to 16 days after germination during field trials2013Pest management science, Mar, Volume: 69, Issue:3
Assessing the effects of three potential chemical repellents to prevent bird damage to corn seeds and seedlings.
AID1112558Phytotoxicity against Zea mays (maize) seeds assessed as germination rate at 25 degC after 5-6 days by standard vigour method2013Pest management science, Mar, Volume: 69, Issue:3
Assessing the effects of three potential chemical repellents to prevent bird damage to corn seeds and seedlings.
AID1105270Insecticidal activity against Frankliniella occidentalis (western flower thrips) assessed as mortality at 1 ul/45mL2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-15, Volume: 16, Issue:3
Fungicidal properties of the essential oil of Hesperozygis marifolia on Aspergillus flavus link.
AID1112518Displacement of [3H]TBOB binding to GABA receptor in Musca domestica (house fly) heads homogenates assessed as [3H]TBOB binding at 500 uM incubated for 90 min by scintillation counting method2012Pest management science, Aug, Volume: 68, Issue:8
Quantitative structure-activity relationships of monoterpenoid binding activities to the housefly GABA receptor.
AID1112559Phytotoxicity against Zea mays (maize) seeds assessed as germination rate at 10 degC after 7 days by standard vigour method2013Pest management science, Mar, Volume: 69, Issue:3
Assessing the effects of three potential chemical repellents to prevent bird damage to corn seeds and seedlings.
AID1112517Toxicity to Musca domestica (house fly) applied to pronotum assessed as compound level per fly causing insect mortality measured after 24 hr2012Pest management science, Aug, Volume: 68, Issue:8
Quantitative structure-activity relationships of monoterpenoid binding activities to the housefly GABA receptor.
AID1105271Antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus assessed as inhibition of mycelial growth measured after 72 hr at 0.8 mg/mL at 28 +/- 1 degC2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-15, Volume: 16, Issue:3
Fungicidal properties of the essential oil of Hesperozygis marifolia on Aspergillus flavus link.
AID1112562Bird repellent activity against Columba livia f. domestica assessed as decrease in damage of maize seedlings grown from compound-treated seeds at 1.4 ml/kg measured after 3 days exposure during aviary trials2013Pest management science, Mar, Volume: 69, Issue:3
Assessing the effects of three potential chemical repellents to prevent bird damage to corn seeds and seedlings.
AID1081540Nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita J2 (root-knot nematode) larvae immersed in compound solution for 96 hr assessed as reduction in larval motility2010Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-14, Volume: 58, Issue:13
Phytochemistry and nematicidal activity of the essential oils from 8 Greek Lamiaceae aromatic plants and 13 terpene components.
AID1081538Nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita J2 (root-knot nematode) larvae immersed in compound solution for 24 hr assessed as reduction in larval motility2010Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-14, Volume: 58, Issue:13
Phytochemistry and nematicidal activity of the essential oils from 8 Greek Lamiaceae aromatic plants and 13 terpene components.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (167)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199013 (7.78)18.7374
1990's19 (11.38)18.2507
2000's48 (28.74)29.6817
2010's73 (43.71)24.3611
2020's14 (8.38)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 47.81

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index47.81 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.18 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.92 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index76.15 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (47.81)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews8 (4.52%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (1.13%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other167 (94.35%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]