Menthone
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Menthone is a monoterpene with a minty flavor[1] that occurs naturally in a number of essential oils. l-Menthone (or (2S,5R)-trans-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone), shown at right, is the most abundant in nature of the four possible stereoisomers.[2] It is structurally related to menthol, which has a secondary alcohol in place of the carbonyl. Menthone is used in flavoring, perfume and cosmetics for its characteristic aromatic and minty odor.
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(2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone | |
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l-Menthone | |
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C10H18O | |
Molar mass | 154.253 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.895 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −6 °C (21 °F; 267 K) |
Boiling point | 207 °C (405 °F; 480 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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