Botonical Name | : | Mentha piperita | |
CAS # | : | 14073-97-3 | |
Country of Origin | : | China | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless clear liquid and recommend smelling | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in 3 vols. as 70% Alcohol | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.895 to 0.901 @ 25 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -24°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.442 - 1.448 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | 85 ºC | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Fractional distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Menthone is a monoterpene and a ketone. It is a constituent of the essential oils of pennyroyal, peppermint, Pelargonium geraniums, and others. CONSTITUENTS:
L-menthol, Iso-Neo Menthol, Neo Menthol, Ketones, TerpenesAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Fresh, sharp, menthol smell.BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram .COMMON NAMES:
MenthoneUSES:
These are playing an active role in adding flavours to Perfumery, Mouth Freshers, Analgesic Balm, Tooth-Paste etc. Also, these are widely used in medicinal and flavored application.