L-MENTHONE
Synonym(s):(−)-Menthone;(1R,4S)-p-Menthan-3-one;(2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone;trans-menthone
- CAS NO.：14073-97-3
- Empirical Formula: C10H18O
- Molecular Weight: 154.25
- MDL number: MFCD00001634
- EINECS: 237-926-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-11 11:21:09
What is L-MENTHONE?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
The Uses of L-MENTHONE
L-Menthone is used in perfumery and cosmetics for its characteristic aromatic and minty odor. And it is also used in synthesis of agrochemicals, and dyestuff.
Definition
ChEBI: (-)-menthone is a menthone that is cyclohexanone substituted by a methyl and an isopropyl group at positions 5 and 2 respectively (the 2S,5R-stereoisomer). It is an enantiomer of a (+)-menthone.
General Description
(-)-Menthone is a monoterpenoid compound found in the essential oil extracted from the maturing peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) leaves.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 50 ppm
Properties of L-MENTHONE
| Melting point: | -6 °C |
| Boiling point: | 207-210 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | D20 -24.8°; D27 -28.9° |
| Density | 0.893 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| FEMA | 2667 | MENTHONE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 163 °F |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | Soluble in ether, alcohol, benzene, acetone. |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. deep menthol peppermint herbal camphor |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 28±2°, neat |
| Water Solubility | 496.7mg/L(25 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,5838 |
| BRN | 3648743 |
| Dielectric constant | 8.8000000000000007 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 14073-97-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | l-Menthone (14073-97-3) |
Safety information for L-MENTHONE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. |
Computed Descriptors for L-MENTHONE
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