Menthone

Menthone (Monoterpenoid Ketone)

Chemical Name: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone

CAS: 14073-97-3 (L) FEMA: 2667 Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O Assay ≥ 99.0%

Source: Natural from Peppermint/Cornmint oil

Technical Specification

Assay (GC)≥ 99.0 %
Specific Gravity @ 25°C0.895 – 0.905
Refractive Index @ 20°C1.447 – 1.452
Optical Rotation−25° to −35° (L)
Flash Point~70 °C

Organoleptic Properties

AppearanceClear, colourless to pale yellow liquid
OdourStrong, fresh, minty, cooling
TasteMinty, slightly bitter
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol and oils

Typical Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Test Parameter Specification Result
AppearanceClear colourless liquidConforms
OdourFresh mintyConforms
Assay (GC)≥ 99.0 %99.2 %
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C0.895 – 0.9050.899
Refractive Index @ 20 °C1.447 – 1.4521.449
Optical Rotation @ 20 °C−25° to −35°−29.6°
Moisture Content≤ 0.1 %0.03 %
Heavy Metals≤ 10 ppmConforms

Conclusion: Tested batch conforms to specification.