Menthone (90:10)

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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 liquid.
Odour Reminiscent of peppermint but harsher.
Taste Bitter and less cooling than that of L-Menthol.
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents.
Specific Gravity 0.885 TO 0.900
Refractive Index 1.430 TO 1.450
Optical Rotation -15.00 TO -30.00
ASSAY BY GLC
L-Menthone 88.00% TO 92.00%
Iso-Menthone 8.00% TO 11.00%
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.