Description

1-Menthene is a monocyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon, a key intermediate and building block in organic synthesis and fragrance chemistry. Its value lies in its specific stereochemistry and reactivity, which make it a versatile starting material for producing high-value flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create or modify terpene-based molecules.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of menthol isomers, minty notes, and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a chiral building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with terpenoid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides that utilize terpene structures for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying hydrogenation, isomerization, and cyclization reactions.
• Specialty Chemicals: Employed in the production of high-performance solvents, plasticizers, and resin modifiers where specific volatility and solubility are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Menthene
CAS No.	11028-39-0
Molecular Formula	C10H18
Molecular Weight	138.25 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Menth-1-ene; (R)-1-Menthene; (1R)-1-Isopropyl-4-methylcyclohex-1-ene; δ1-Menthene; 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1-cyclohexene; 4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)cyclohex-1-ene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Menthene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and chiral analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent isomeric composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

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 concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (Chiral GC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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