Qu'est-ce que Menthone ? Applications, dosage, alternatives et spécifications

Menthone, also known as 1-methyl-4-isopropylcyclohexan-3-one, est un naturelly occurring monoterpene ketone compound belonging to the cyclic terpene ketone class. It is one of the main components in peppermint huile and an intermediate metabolite of menthol oxidation. Its molecular formula is C10H18O, molecular weight is 154.25, CAS number is 10458–14–7 (isomer mixture), EINECS number is 233–944–9, and FEMA number is 2667. Menthone appears as a colorless huiley liquide with a refreshing minty aroma and woody undertones. The aroma is not very persistent, with a cooling taste but also an unpleasant bitterness. As an important naturel flavor and cooling agent component, menthone est largement utilisé in the food, pharmaceutical, daily chemical, and flavors and fragrances industries. Menthone can be used alone or in combination with menthol, WS series cooling agents, and other cooling agents for better cooling effects and aroma performance. Menthone has two geometric isomers (cest unnd trans). The trans isomer is called menthone, and the cis isomer is called isomenthone. Both cest unnd trans isomers have optical isomers, including l-menthone and d-menthone. Several isomers occur naturelly. Commercial products are typically mixtures of isomers, with naturel l-menthone being the most common. The specific rotation of l-menthone est unpproximately -24.8°, and d-menthone est unpproximately +24.85°.

Aspect: Colorless huiley liquide, nearly colorless and transparent.

Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight: C10H18O, molecular weight 154.25.