Botonical Name | : | Mentha piperita | |
CAS # | : | 10458-14-7 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Refreshingly cool odor & Colourless | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in 3 vols. as 70% Alcohol | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.895 to 0.901 @ 25 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | (+) 5 º to (+) 7 º | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.442 - 1.448 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | 85 ºC | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Fractional distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Extract from De-Mentholised Oil by fractional distillation. Slightly miscible in water while miscible in Diethyl ether and Ethanbol.CONSTITUENTS:
L-menthol, Iso-Neo Menthol, Neo Menthol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Fresh, sharp, menthol smell.BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram .COMMON NAMES:
MenthoneUSES:
These are playing an active role in adding flavours to Perfumery, Mouth Freshers, Analgesic Balm, Tooth-Paste etc. Also, these are widely used in medicinal and flavored application.Exceptional Purity for Diverse Applications
Menthone Processed is available in high-purity variants (95:5, 90:10, 80:20), making it ideal for food, fragrance, oral care, and pharmaceutical industries. Its natural origin and premium quality ensure reliability and safety for sensitive formulations, delivering a consistently fresh, cooling, and minty character.
Robust Physical and Chemical Stability
With a boiling point of 207210C, optical rotation (-14 to -28), and insolubility in water but solubility in alcohol and oils, menthone is favored for its stability and versatility. Packaged securely, it maintains integrity over a 24-month shelf life when stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated conditions.
Flexible Packaging and Supply
Available in sizes from 1 kg to 180 kg and supporting a supply ability of 1000 kilograms per week, menthone accommodates diverse commercial needs. Choices of aluminium bottles, HDPE drums, and GI drums ensure safe handling and storage for both small and large-scale operations.










