Menthone

CAS Number: 89-80-5

Molecular Formula: C10H18O

MonoterpenesMinty ketoneCooling modifierEnd use aroma chemicalMinty & camphoraceous note

About Menthone

Menthone is a minty monoterpenoid ketone naturally occurring in mint oils (peppermint, cornmint). Menthone provides a minty-camphoraceous facet and a crisp cooling lift in flavors (where permitted) and fragrance accords. Supply is available as trans-menthone (racemic)-89-80-5 & (−)-menthone (L-menthone)-14073-97-3 depe...

Menthone Specifications

CAS Number

89-80-5

Molecular Formula

C10H18O

Molecular Weight

154.249

IUPAC Name

trans-(2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one

Canonical SMILES

C[C@@H]1CC[C@H](C(=O)C1)C(C)C

InChI Key

NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-BDAKNGLRSA-N

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-9H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+/m1/s1

PubChem CID

26447

EINECS Number

201-941-1 / 214-049-2

HSN No

29142990 / 33012590

CAS Number

89-80-5

Molecular Formula

C10H18O

Molecular Weight

154.249

IUPAC Name

trans-(2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one

Canonical SMILES

C[C@@H]1CC[C@H](C(=O)C1)C(C)C

InChI Key

NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-BDAKNGLRSA-N

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-9H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+/m1/s1

PubChem CID

26447

EINECS Number

201-941-1 / 214-049-2

HSN No

29142990 / 33012590

Molecular Weight

154.249

Density

0.896

Boiling Point

85-88ºC (12 mmHg)

Flash Point

69ºC

PSA

17.070

LogP

2.647

Refractive Index (n20D)

1.45

Vapor Pressure

0.256mmHg at 25°C

Optical Rotation

2-25°士5°

Safety Statements

S26-S36/37-S61, Typical CLP hazards

Risk Statements

R22; R36; R43; R52/53

GHS Hazard Statements

H226 (74.2%): Flammable liquids H315 (14.6%): Skin corrosion/irritation H317 (14.2%): Sensitization, Skin H412 (88.8%): Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Flavors & Food Bases

Mint Complexes: Essential component for building, fortifying, or standardizing synthetic peppermint oils and other mint flavor bases Flavor Enhancement: Trace amounts to impart a cooling, fresh, and "lift" characteristic, particularly in chewing gum & candies, Oral care & Beverages Fruity Blends: Incorporated at very low concentrations (∼5 to 50 ppm) to add freshness in fruit flavours, notably imitation raspberry

Fragrance & Cosmetics

Aroma Profile: Cooling, minty, and refreshing aroma for various fine and functional fragrance compositions Composition Use: Perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners Olfactive Role: Traces to give freshness and lift to compositions, including notes like geranium and lavender. Product Categories: Soaps, detergents (good stability in most pH ranges), and toiletry applications

Chemical Synthesis & Industrial Use

Intermediate: Synthesis of agrochemicals and dyestuffs Reduction to Menthol: Precursor that can be converted to corresponding menthols (e.g., L-Menthone is hydrogenated to yield a mixture of (+)-neomenthol and (−)-menthol) R&d lab: Biological activities for antimicrobial research like antibacterial and antifungal properties, including activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)