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2-Menthene

Also known as Cyclohexene, 3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-, 3-Isopropyl-6-methylcyclohexene, 3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene

CAS 5256-65-5Formula C10H18Molar mass 138.25 g/mol
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2-Menthene chemical structure, C10H18, CAS 5256-65-5
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
5256-65-5
Formula
C10H18
Molar mass
138.25 g/mol
HS code
290219
Category
Hydrocarbons

What is 2-Menthene?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

p-menth-2-ene has been reported in Basella alba and Zanthoxylum schinifolium.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohexene
CAS number
5256-65-5 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C10H18
UNII
2JPC122KT4
InChIKey
WHNGPXQYYRWQAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H18/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8-10H,5,7H2,1-3H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC1CCC(C=C1)C(C)C

Synonyms

  • Cyclohexene, 3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-
  • 3-Isopropyl-6-methylcyclohexene
  • 3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexene
  • 3-Methyl-6-isopropylcyclohexene
  • 3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohexene
  • p-Menth-2-ene
  • 2-Menthen
  • 3-Methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene
  • 3-Isopropyl-6-methyl-1-cyclohexene

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
138.25 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
138.1409 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.24calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=CCCCC1

C1=CCCCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Cyclohexene ring system.

5,167 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 2-Menthene is traded under.

HS 2902.19Indicative HS code

Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, other

World exports in 2024
$979M
+24.3% vs 2023, imports $1B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.4%
  2. United States20.6%
  3. Germany13.6%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported9.9%
  2. United States9.8%
  3. South Korea9.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 2-Menthene is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about 2-Menthene, based on the data on this page

What is 2-Menthene?

p-menth-2-ene has been reported in Basella alba and Zanthoxylum schinifolium.

What is the CAS number of 2-Menthene?

The CAS registry number of 2-Menthene is 5256-65-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 2-Menthene?

The molecular formula of 2-Menthene is C10H18 and its molar mass is 138.25 g/mol.

What is 2-Menthene used for?

Known uses and roles of 2-Menthene include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is 2-Menthene hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 2-Menthene is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 2-Menthene?

2-Menthene is usually classified under HS code 290219 (Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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