Description

Menthone is a naturally occurring monoterpene ketone, a key aromatic compound found in various mint oils. It is prized for its characteristic minty, cooling, and slightly herbaceous odor profile, making it a versatile building block in fragrance and flavor creation. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to impart authentic mint notes or cooling sensations to their products. Its high volatility is a critical property for perfumers, ensuring top-note impact and rapid olfactory perception.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A primary ingredient for creating and modifying mint, peppermint, and herbal flavor and fragrance compositions.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oils: Used as a component in therapeutic blends and for standardizing or enhancing the profile of natural mint essential oils.
• Oral Care Products: Imparts the characteristic fresh, clean taste and aroma in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and chewing gums.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Provides a refreshing and cooling sensation in products like aftershaves, lotions, and balms.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Industrial Applications: Utilized as a solvent or processing aid in specialty chemical synthesis and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menthone
CAS No.	10458-14-7
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Menthane-3-one; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanone; (2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone; L-Menthone; (-)-Menthone; Levomenthol ketone; Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (2S,5R)-; Mint ketone
EINECS	233-944-9

Quality Control

Our Menthone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and isomer distribution, to ensure it meets precise specifications for the flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical markets. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic minty, cooling
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Total Menthone Isomers)
Optical Rotation	-15° to -30° (c=1 in ethanol)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4480 - 1.4520
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.888 - 0.898
Related Substances (GC)	Report and comply with grade limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.