Description

p-Mentha-1-Ene-6-One is a high-purity, naturally derived monoterpenoid ketone with a distinct, fresh minty-woody aroma. This compound is valued for its role as a key fragrance and flavor intermediate, offering a clean, natural olfactory profile. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create sophisticated, natural-smelling products.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key building block for creating fresh, minty, and woody top notes in fine fragrances, personal care products, and air fresheners.
• Flavor Industry: Used as a flavoring agent to impart cool, minty nuances in oral care products, confectionery, and beverages.
• Aroma Chemicals Synthesis: Serves as a crucial chiral intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical actives.
• Natural & Botanical Extracts: A component in the formulation of natural fragrance oils and botanical extracts for cosmetic and wellness applications.
• Industrial Deodorants: Employed in specialty formulations for masking odors in industrial and household cleaning products.
• Research & Development: Used as a standard or starting material in organic synthesis and analytical research within academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Mentha-1-Ene-6-One
CAS No.	43205-82-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-p-Menthen-6-one; 6-Oxoiso-1-menthene; 6-Oxo-1(7)-p-menthene; 6-Oxoiso-1(7)-p-menthene; 1(7),2-p-Menthadien-6-one; (R)-p-Mentha-1-ene-6-one; Carvotanacetone; Dihydrocarvone (isomer); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Mentha-1-Ene-6-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure batch-to-batch consistency through comprehensive analytical protocols including GC, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Relative Density	Contact for details

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