Description

Piperitone is a naturally occurring monoterpenoid ketone, valued for its distinctive minty, camphoraceous aroma and versatile chemical functionality. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and active ingredient across flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Key industries that utilize Piperitone CAS NO 89-81-6 include aroma chemical synthesis, agrochemical production, and research & development.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for synthesizing menthol isomers and other high-value aroma chemicals, imparting fresh, cooling notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and therapeutic agents due to its reactive ketone group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in organic synthesis and chemical research within academic and industrial laboratories.
• Industrial Solvents & Cleaners: Acts as a component in specialty formulations for industrial cleaning and degreasing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piperitone
CAS No.	89-81-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Menth-1-en-3-one; 6-Isopropyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one; 3-Carvomenthenone; d,l-Piperitone; p-Mentha-1,4(8)-dien-3-one; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one
EINECS	201-942-6

Quality Control

Our Piperitone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO standards and relevant industry practices for chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	-20° to +20° (c=1, EtOH)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.484 - 1.488
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.930 - 0.936

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