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 depending on application and sensory target. Also known by synonyms: p-Menthan-3-one; trans-menthone; (−)-menthone; 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone by menthone manufacturers. We are the leading, trusted menthone supplier worldwide and in the United States, with reliable lead times and global supply capability.
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 depending on application and sensory target. Also known by synonyms: p-Menthan-3-one; trans-menthone; (−)-menthone; 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone by menthone manufacturers. We are the leading, trusted menthone supplier worldwide and in the United States, with reliable lead times and global supply capability.
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Flavors & Fragrances
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Fragrance Ingredients
Aroma Compounds
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Chemical Properties & Specifications
S26-S36/37-S61, Typical CLP hazards
R22; R36; R43; R52/53
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
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
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
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)
Cool, dry, light-protected conditions; keep sealed
25 kg drums; 180 kg drums for bulk
>12 <24 if unopened