Description

Menthone 1,2-Glycerol Ketal is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate derived from menthol. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, offering controlled reactivity and stability. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries for creating complex molecules with specific sensory or therapeutic profiles.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: A key intermediate for creating novel cooling agents, minty notes, and complex aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring specific ketal functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a protected carbonyl equivalent or chiral synthon in multi-step laboratory and industrial-scale reactions.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into formulations for cooling gels, balms, and oral care products where a sustained release of menthol-like character is desired.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menthone 1,2-Glycerol Ketal
CAS No.	63187-91-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	228.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-O-Isopropylidene-3-O-[(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl]glycerol; (1R,2S,5R)-Menthone Glycerol Ketal; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone cyclic 1,2-propanediol ketal; Menthone Glycerin Ketal; L-Menthone 1,2-Glycerol Ketal; (-)-Menthone 1,2-Glycerol Ketal; (1R,4S,5R)-p-Menthane-3-one cyclic 1,2-propanediol ketal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Menthone 1,2-Glycerol Ketal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	Contact for details
Refractive Index n²⁰D	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Contact for details
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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