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Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

89-80-5

CAS (all sources)

89-80-5

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

89-80-5

CAS (FraterWork)

89-80-5

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

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IUPAC name (FraterWork)

(2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone

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EC number (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

Menthone : 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone : Cyclohexanone,2-(1-methylethyl)-, 5-methyl- : 1-Methyl-4-isopropylcyclohexan-3-one :5-Methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexan-1-one 4-iso Propyl methylcyclohexan-3-one :Menthone : d (or-1) para Menthan-3-one : Menthone :1-Methyl-4-isopropylcyclohexan-3-one : 5-Methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexan-1-one :

Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Top Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Floral

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Menthone delivers a fresh, cool, sweet peppermint aroma with woody-dry undertones and subtle geranium, rose and lavender facets.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts < 4 hours on a smelling strip.

Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)

7

Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)

350

Appearance (FraterWork)

Colourless liquid

Descriptions

Description

Menthone is fresh cool sweet peppermint minty refreshing diffusive geraniumvapex balm inhalent rose eau-de-cologne herb lavender for-diffusion spearmintblackcurrant woody-dry undertones.

Odour (PerfumersWorld)

fresh cool minty refreshing cool woody slightly sweet Minty-refreshingand diffusive odor of moderate tenacity and slightly woody-dry undertonesrefreshing cool, woody, slightly sweet

Description (PerfumersWorld)

Menthone is fresh cool sweet peppermint minty refreshing diffusive geraniumvapex balm inhalent rose eau-de-cologne herb lavender for-diffusion spearmintblackcurrant woody-dry undertones.

Comment (FraterWork)

Menthone opens with immediate cool peppermint freshness that's sweeter and less harsh than pure menthol. Its diffusive character carries subtle floral undertones reminiscent of geranium and rose. The woody-dry base emerges gradually, providing unexpected depth. You'll find menthone invaluable when building authentic peppermint accords or adding freshness to floral compositions without overwhelming them. It excels at trace levels in geranium and lavender where it provides lift whilst maintaining the delicate balance. Use it below 1% in non-mint fragrances to avoid dominating the composition with peppermint character. Combine menthone with geranium oil to enhance freshness or blend with lavender for aromatic complexity. Pair with rose absolute where its cooling effect modernises traditional florals. This ketone bridges mint top notes with floral hearts beautifully in eau de cologne structures. MENTHONE VS MENTHOL Menthone smells brighter and sweeter than menthol, with herbal-green facets rather than menthol's medicinal coldness. Where menthol hits hard with icy blast and camphoric sharpness, menthone offers gentle mint sweetness with floral compatibility. Choose menthone when you want mint freshness without the aggressive cooling punch, particularly in delicate florals where menthol would overpower. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Menthone opens with immediate cool peppermint freshness that's sweeter and less harsh than pure menthol. Its diffusive character carries subtle floral undertones reminiscent of geranium and rose. The woody-dry base emerges gradually, providing unexpected depth. You'll find menthone invaluable when building authentic peppermint accords or adding freshness to floral compositions without overwhelming them. It excels at trace levels in geranium and lavender where it provides lift whilst maintaining the delicate balance. Use it below 1% in non-mint fragrances to avoid dominating the composition with peppermint character. Combine menthone with geranium oil to enhance freshness or blend with lavender for aromatic complexity. Pair with rose absolute where its cooling effect modernises traditional florals. This ketone bridges mint top notes with floral hearts beautifully in eau de cologne structures. MENTHONE VS MENTHOL Menthone smells brighter and sweeter than menthol, with herbal-green facets rather than menthol's medicinal coldness. Where menthol hits hard with icy blast and camphoric sharpness, menthone offers gentle mint sweetness with floral compatibility. Choose menthone when you want mint freshness without the aggressive cooling punch, particularly in delicate florals where menthol would overpower. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Perfume uses (PerfumersWorld)

Vapex Balm Inhalent Geranium Rose Eau-de-Cologne Herb LavenderFor-diffusion, Woody-blends, Lavender, Rose, Fougeres, Add-lift, Floral-types,moderate tenacity, alkali-stable in minty perfumesPeppermint Spearmint Blackcurrant Mint, Spice, Meat, Raspberry, * Relative Odor Impact 350 * Odor Life on a smelling strip 7 hrs

Uses (FraterWork)

Adds freshness and lift to geranium, lavender, rose; creates authentic mint notes. IUPAC Name: (2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

No restriction for category 4 Odour Family: Floral Appearance: Colourless liquid Longevity: Lasts < 4 hours on a smelling strip. Odour Profile: Menthone delivers a fresh, cool, sweet peppermint aroma with woody-dry undertones and subtle geranium, rose and lavender facets. Uses: Adds freshness and lift to geranium, lavender, rose; creates authentic mint notes. IUPAC Name: (2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone

Links

PerfumersWorldhttps://www.perfumersworld.com/view.php?pro_id=4BB00291

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/menthone

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