Isomerization and Racemization of Menthols |
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Authors: | Toshio Yoshida Akira Komatsu Motoichi Indo |
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Affiliation: | Takasago Perfumery Co., Ltd., Tokyo |
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Abstract: | Menthols were converted to Δ3-menthone enol acetate (VII) via menthones having only one asymmetric carbon atom. It was shown that the optical rotation of menthone enol acetate was proportional to the optical purity of starting menthols. Optical purity of original menthol could, therefore, be determined by optical rotation of menthone enol acetate derived from. |
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