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: 2024-11-07 21:39:59

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	n20/D 1.45(lit.)
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.