NCBI Taxonomy: 73753

p-Menth-1-en-4-ol

C10H18O (154.1357578)

p-Menth-1-en-4-ol, also known as terpinen-4-ol, 1-para-menthen-4-ol or p-Menth-1-en-4-ol or 4-carvomenthenol, is an isomer of terpineol. It belongs to the class of organic compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenoids with a structure based on the o-, m-, or p-menthane backbone. P-menthane consists of the cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and a (2-methyl)-propyl group at the 1 and 4 ring position, respectively. The o- and m- menthanes are much rarer, and presumably arise by alkyl migration of p-menthanes. ±-Terpinene-4-ol is a hydrophobic, largely neutral molecule that is essentially insoluble in water. It has a peppery, spicy, musty, citrus odor and a cooling woody or spicy taste. ±-Terpinene-4-ol is widely used as a flavoring agent and as a masking agent in cosmetics. ±-Terpinene-4-ol is a natural product that can be found in a number of plants, such as allspice, anise, apple, basil, cardamom, cinnamon and Melaleuca alternifolia (also called tea tree) and is the main bioactive component of tea tree oil (PMID 22083482 ). ±-Terpinene-4-ol is also one of the monoterpenes found in cannabis plants (PMID:6991645 ). Terpinen-4-ol is a potent bactericidal agent that also possess antifungal properties. In particular, it has shown in vitro activity against Staphylococcus aureus and C. albicans (PMID:27275783 ). It has also been shown that combining this natural substance and conventional drugs may help treat resistant yeast and bacterial infections. Several studies have suggested that terpinen-4-ol induces antitumor effects by selectively causing necrotic cell death and cell-cycle arrest in melanoma cell lines, or by triggering caspase-dependent apoptosis in human melanoma cells (PMID:27275783 ). 4-terpineol is a terpineol that is 1-menthene carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 4. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an antibacterial agent, an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antiparasitic agent, an antineoplastic agent, an apoptosis inducer and a volatile oil component. It is a terpineol and a tertiary alcohol. Terpinen-4-ol is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01647217 (Demodex Blepharitis Treatment Study). 4-Carvomenthenol is a natural product found in Nepeta nepetella, Teucrium montanum, and other organisms with data available. Terpinen-4-ol is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. See also: Lavender Oil (part of); Juniper Berry Oil (part of); Peumus boldus leaf (part of). Flavouring ingredient. p-Menth-1-en-4-ol is found in many foods, some of which are star anise, spearmint, sweet basil, and black elderberry. A terpineol that is 1-menthene carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 4. Terpinen-4-ol (4-Carvomenthenol), a naturally occurring monoterpene, is the main bioactive component of tea-tree oil. Terpinen-4-ol suppresses inflammatory mediator production by activated human monocytes. Terpinen-4-ol significantly enhances the effect of several chemotherapeutic and biological agents[1][2][3]. Terpinen-4-ol (4-Carvomenthenol), a naturally occurring monoterpene, is the main bioactive component of tea-tree oil. Terpinen-4-ol suppresses inflammatory mediator production by activated human monocytes. Terpinen-4-ol significantly enhances the effect of several chemotherapeutic and biological agents[1][2][3].

(S)-p-Menth-1-en-4-ol

C10H18O (154.1357578)

(S)-p-Menth-1-en-4-ol occurs in many essential oils, e.g. lavende Occurs in many essential oils, e.g. lavender Terpinen-4-ol (4-Carvomenthenol), a naturally occurring monoterpene, is the main bioactive component of tea-tree oil. Terpinen-4-ol suppresses inflammatory mediator production by activated human monocytes. Terpinen-4-ol significantly enhances the effect of several chemotherapeutic and biological agents[1][2][3]. Terpinen-4-ol (4-Carvomenthenol), a naturally occurring monoterpene, is the main bioactive component of tea-tree oil. Terpinen-4-ol suppresses inflammatory mediator production by activated human monocytes. Terpinen-4-ol significantly enhances the effect of several chemotherapeutic and biological agents[1][2][3].