| 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 | (+) 5 ºC to (+) 7 ºC |
| Refrective Index | 1.45 ºC to 1.455 ºC |
| PlantPart | Leaves |
| Bland With | Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram |
| CAS No | 10458-14-7 |
| Flash Point | 72 º c. |
| 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 : Minty refreshingly cool in low concentrations,
Aroma : Fresh, sharp, menthol smell
L-menthol, Iso-Neo Menthol, Neo Menthol, Ketones, Terpenes
In Perfumery composition like Geranium, Lavender, Rose & Spices Fragrances.
