Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal

Chemical properties

Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal is Colorless viscous liquid

Chemical properties

Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal is a clear, colorless, pale, viscous liquid and creates a physiological cooling sensation on the skin or mucosa. The material is mainly used to create a cooling effect in cosmetic preparations used on the skin.
The material is prepared by acetalization of l-menthone with glycerine.

Chemical properties

l-Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal has a mint, menthol taste.

The Uses of Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal

is therapeutic agent containing TRPM8 agonist for treating gastrointestinal disorders and abdominal pain.

The Uses of Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal

Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal is used for adding fragrance, and to leave the skin feeling refreshed and cool. It is a menthol derivative that can be naturally obtained or synthetically manufactured.

Definition

ChEBI: Menthone 1,2-glyceryl ketal is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 10%: little or no odor.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 to 100 ppm: a clean crisp coolness on palate starting out low but growing. The coolness is readily apparent in the throat. A slight tingling or burning sensation accompanies the coolness. The flavor character is lingering and apparently cumulative in effect.

Trade name

Frescolate MGA (Symrise)