| Botanical Name | Mentha arvensis |
| Common Name | Menthones,Menthones 80:20,Menthones 90:10,Graded Menthones,Menthones 95%,Menthones 98%,Menthones 95:05,Isomenthone,Menthone crude |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | 0.960 – 0.980 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | (-35.0) – (-30.0) @ 20°C |
| Refrective Index | 1.4875 – 1.490 @ 20°C |
| PlantPart | Leaves |
| Bland With | Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Rose, Lemon and Ylang-ylang. |
| CAS No | 2216-51-5 |
| Flash Point | 93°C |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
These are available in two stereoisomerisms, menthone and ISO Menthone. Prepared from the process of fractional distillation and is totally natural.
Menthone was first described by Moriya in 1881.It was then synthesized by heating menthol with chromic acid
Color : Colorless to pale yellow liquid with Characteristic peppermint–like odor,
Aroma : Fresh, sharp, menthol smell
Contains55%- 60%TMC(total menthol content)
These find application in Perfumery composition and flavoring compounds.
