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CAS NO.89-81-6
Piperitone 95
HERBAL
MINTY
CAMPHOROUS
FRESH
HERBAL
100%
Not Assessed
ISO 16128
Nature Identical

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

6-Isopropyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-enone
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C10H16O

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in minty flavors and fragrances.

OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Major constituent in oils of Eucalyptus Dives Schauer, and minor constituent in oils of Japanese mint and various Eucalyptus species.

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance

-
Good

Fabric Softener

pH3
Good

Antiperspirants

pH3.5
Fair

Toiletry Applications

pH6
Fair

Liquid Detergent

pH9
Good

Soap

pH10
Good

Powder Detergent

pH11
Fair

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

Diffusive

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

0.1%-10%

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C

98ºC

GC

95% min. as Piperitone

CAS No.

89-81-6

CLogP

3.07

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Molecular Weight

152.24

Vapor Pressure

13.80 Pa at 25ºC