Menthone Natural

 Menthone is a naturally occurring organic compound that belongs to the family of monoterpenoids. It is widely used in the production of essential oils, fragrances, cosmetics, and flavorings. Menthone is extracted from various plants, including peppermint, eucalyptus, and pennyroyal. It is a highly valued compound due to its unique properties and versatility.

Synonyms: Menthone is also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-, and (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanone.

Botanical sources: Menthone is primarily extracted from the leaves of Mentha piperita (peppermint), Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), and Mentha pulegium (pennyroyal).

Chemical composition: The chemical formula of Menthone is C10H18O, and its molecular weight is 154.25 g/mol. Menthone is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It has a boiling point of 214-216 °C and a density of 0.893 g/cm3 at 20 °C.

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