Menthone (70:30)

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CAS Number 89-80-50
Botanical Source Mentha Arvinces
Synonym -5-Methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexanone;
L-p-menthan-3-one;
1-Methyl-4-isopropylcyclohexan-3-one
Empirical Formula C10H18O
Molecular weight 154.24

 

PROTOCOL STANDARDS
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid, free from contamination & adultration.
Odour Clean, minty odour.
Optical Rotation +4.00 TO +10.00
Specific Gravity 0.8800 TO 0.9000
Refractive Index 1.430 TO 1.460
ASSAY BY GLC
L-Menthone 67.00% TO 75.00%
Iso-Menthone 25.00% TO 35.00%
Use In perfume and flavor composition; in compounding of imitation essential oils.
Storage condition Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area.