(±)-Menthone

• CAT Number: R015156
• CAS Number: 89-80-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 154.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: trans-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanone;?trans-p-Menthan-3-one; DL-Menthone; Menthone; Menthone G; Neomenthone; dl-Menthone; p-Menthone; trans-Menthan-3-one; trans-Menthone; trans-p-Menthan-3-one; trans-p-Menthone
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: (2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-9H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-BDAKNGLRSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@@H]1CC[C@H](C(=O)C1)C(C)C

(±)-Menthone（Cat No.:R015156）is a racemic mixture of the two enantiomers of menthone, a monoterpene ketone found in essential oils such as peppermint and pennyroyal. It has a minty, cooling aroma and is widely used in the flavor, fragrance, and cosmetic industries. Both enantiomers contribute to its characteristic scent and may exhibit slightly different sensory and biological properties. (±)-Menthone also serves as a synthetic intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry, especially in the preparation of chiral molecules. It possesses mild antimicrobial and analgesic properties, adding value to its use in personal care products.