Chemical Name: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone
Source: Natural from Peppermint/Cornmint oil
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.895 – 0.905 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.447 – 1.452 |
| Optical Rotation | −25° to −35° (L) |
| Flash Point | ~70 °C |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, fresh, minty, cooling |
| Taste | Minty, slightly bitter |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Fresh minty | Conforms |
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.0 % | 99.2 % |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.895 – 0.905 | 0.899 |
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.447 – 1.452 | 1.449 |
| Optical Rotation @ 20 °C | −25° to −35° | −29.6° |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.1 % | 0.03 % |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | Conforms |
Conclusion: Tested batch conforms to specification.