| Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
| Common Name | Menthone |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Solubility | Soluble in 3 vols. as 70% Alcohol |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89500 to 0.90100 @ 15.00 °C |
| Optical Rotation | -24.0(@25oC) |
| Refrective Index | 1.442 ± 0.02 (est) |
| PlantPart | Leaves |
| Bland With | Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram |
| CAS No | 14073-97-3 |
| Flash Point | 185.00 °F. TCC ( 85.00 °C. ) |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Menthone is a monoterpene and a ketone. It is a constituent of the essential oils of pennyroyal, peppermint, Pelargonium geraniums, and others.
Menthone was first described by Moriya in 1881. It was then synthesized by heating menthol with chromic acid.
Color : Colorless clear liquid and recommend smelling,
Aroma : this oil has a very spicy, sharp and herbaceous scent.
L-menthol, Iso-Neo Menthol, Neo Menthol, Ketones, Terpenes
These are playing an active role in adding flavours to Perfumery, Mouth Freshers, Analgesic Balm, Tooth-Paste etc. Also, these are widely used in medicinal and flavored application.
