Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
Common Name | Menthone |
Country of Origin | China |
Solubility | Minty refreshingly cool in low concentrations |
Specific Gravity | Soluble in 3 vols. as 70% Alcohol |
Optical Rotation | 0.89500 to 0.90100 @ 15.00 °C |
Refrective Index | (+) 5 ºC to (+) 7 ºC |
PlantPart | Leaves |
Bland With | Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram |
CAS No | 10458-14-7 |
Flash Point | 1.45 ºC to 1.455 ºC |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Extract from De-Mentholised Oil by fractional distillation.
Menthone was first described by Moriya in 1881. It was then synthesized by heating menthol with chromic acid.
Color : Pale yellow to yellow liquid.,
Aroma : Sweet, fresh smell characteristic of citrus products
L-menthol, Iso-Neo Menthol, Neo Menthol, Ketones, Terpenes
In Perfumery composition like Geranium, Lavender, Rose & Spices Fragrances.