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L-Menthone
- CAS Number
- : 14073-97-3
- HS Code
- : 2914.29.00
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- : (4R,6R)-4-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-2-one
- Molecular Formula
- : C10H18O
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- : 154.2500
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- : L-Menthone; (−)-Menthone; Menthone
- Purity / Assay (%)
- : 98% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- : Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- : Liquid
- Concentration
- : Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- : Clear to slightly colored liquid
- Odor
- : Peppermint-like
- Melting Point (°C)
- : -17.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- : 207
- Density (g/cm³)
- : 0.8950
- Solubility in Water
- : Insoluble
- Signal Word
- : Warning
- GHS Hazard Class
- : Skin irritant
- H-Statements
- : H315|H319
- P-Statements
- : P264|P280
- REACH Status
- : Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- : Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- : 10
- Storage Conditions
- : Cool, dry, dark place
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Extraction: L-Menthone can be extracted from natural sources such as peppermint oil or other mint oils. This process involves steam distillation, where the essential oil containing L-Menthone is separated from the plant material.
Synthesis: Alternatively, L-Menthone can be synthesized through chemical reactions. One common method is the oxidation of pulegone, which is found in high amounts in pennyroyal oil, followed by purification steps.