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CAS NO.89-80-5
Menthone Natural
MINT
HERBAL
SWEET
WOODY
MINT
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
(2S*,5R*)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone
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C10H18O
SYNONYM
trans-p-Menthan-3-one
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Used in perfume compositions such as geranium and lavender. Can be used in traces to give freshness and lift. Used in flavor mainly for dentifrice flavors and synthetic peppermint.
OCCURENCE IN NATURE
Found in oils of peppermint, Japanese mint, pennyroyal, Micromeria abyssinica benth., geranium and other oils.
STABILITY
Fine Fragrance
-
Good
Fabric Softener
pH3
Good
Antiperspirants
pH3.5
Fair
Toiletry Applications
pH6
Good
Liquid Detergent
pH9
Good
Soap
pH10
Fair
Powder Detergent
pH11
Good
Bleach
pH14
Poor
SUBSTANTIVITY
Skin
Good
Dry Fabric
Poor
Wet Fabric
Poor
Hair
Good
TENACITY ON BLOTTER
Hours
>12
Days
00
Weeks
00
BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY
Fairly diffusive
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
<3%
TECHNICAL DATA
Flash Point°C
74ºC
GC
98% min. as C10H18O
CAS No.
89-80-5
FEMA / GRAS No.
2667
CLogP
2.87
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight
154.25
Vapor Pressure
49.40 Pa at 25ºC