Menthone Synthetic

MINT • HERBAL • SWEET • WOODY • MINT
100% • Not Readily • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(2S*,5R*)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O

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SYNONYM

trans-p-Menthan-3-one

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in perfume compositions such as geranium and lavender.
Can be used in traces to impart freshness and lift.
Widely employed in flavors, particularly in dentifrice and synthetic peppermint applications.

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OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Found in oils of peppermint, Japanese mint, pennyroyal,
Micromeria abyssinica benth., geranium, and other essential oils.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Fair
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Fair
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Good
Bleach (pH 14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Poor
Hair: Good

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 12
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 3 %

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 84 °C
GC Purity: 96 % min as Ketones
CAS No.: 89-80-5
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2667
CLogP: 2.87
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
Molecular Weight: 154.53
Vapor Pressure: 49.40 Pa at 25 °C