Menthone is a naturally occurring organic compound found in peppermint oils. It contributes to the minty aroma of peppermint and is used in perfumery to add fresh, cooling, and invigorating minty notes to fragrances. Menthone is valued for its ability to impart a clean and crisp scent, making it popular in aromatic, fresh, and green fragrance compositions.
Used to introduce or enhance minty and fresh notes in perfumes, particularly in fresh, aromatic, and green compositions. It is favored for its cooling and invigorating effects.
IUPAC Name: (2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-oneCAS Number: 14073-97-3
Molecular Formula: C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25 g/mol
Class: Ketone
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: (-)-Menthone 2: MENTHONE 3: l-MENTHONE 4: (2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone 5: trans-Menthone 6: p-Menthone 7: 89-80-5 8: Neomenthone 9: Menthone racemic
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Fresh, Cooling, Minty
2: Minty, Cool, Fresh
3: Minty, cooling, with a fresh and slightly woody character