Isomenthone
Cas No :
491-07-6
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
154.25 G/Mol
Molecular Formula :
C₁₀H₁₈O
Melting Point :
−35°C
Boiling Point :
217.6°C
Solubility :
Slightly Soluble In Ethyl Acetate And Methanol; Insoluble In Water
Flash Point :
85°C
Description :
Isomenthone is a ketone that is a monoterpene and belongs to the mint-derived compounds. It's the stereoisomer of menthone, and is naturally found in essential oils, such as spearmint, peppermint, and Geranium. It is typically an uncoloured to light yellow liquid that has a distinctive herbal, minty, and slightly camphoraceous scent. Due to its refreshing aroma and a variety of chemical characteristics, Isomenthone is widely used in fragrances, flavours, as well as pharmaceuticals and personal care products. It's also of importance in the field of research because it is a bioactive natural compound that has potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
Isomenthone is valued for its minty and herbal taste, making it a helpful flavouring agent in confectionery, chewing gums, beverages, oral hygiene products, and culinary applications. It enhances freshness and provides a cooling effect when blended with menthol and other mint derivatives.
Isomenthone, with its refreshing, minty, and green scent, is utilized in various products, including perfumes, deodorants, air fresheners, aftershaves, and more. It's used extensively to create a cool scent note at the top of fragrance compositions and is well paired with herbal, citrus, and floral scents.
In medicinal formulas, it is used for its refreshing scent and beneficial effects. Isomenthone-containing essential oils are applied in cough syrups, throat lozenges, analgesic ointments, and topical balms. They can also aid in maintaining breathing health through the sensation of cooling in inhalants, as well as vapour rubs.
Add it to lotions, creams, shampoos, and toothpaste to give a pleasant scent and a cooling feeling. The plant's origins and scent enhance the appeal of consumers to products designed for health and beauty.
Isomenthone helps to create essential oils utilized in aromatherapy to relax, as well as for mental clarity and stress reduction. It's believed to possess moderate mood-enhancing effects when diffused or included in blends for massage.
Protect yourself with gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing when handling or manipulating materials.
Ensure proper ventilation, as concentrated vapours may irritate.
Keep in tightly sealed containers, in a cool, airy, well-ventilated, and dry area.
Avoid contact with the skin as well as prolonged inhalation.
Dispose of garbage according to local environmental laws.
ChemicalBull makes top-quality Isomenthone, which is ideal for use in flavour, fragrance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
In both laboratory quantities and bulk quantities. ChemicalBull guarantees safe and secure shipping in Vapi.
Request the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from ChemicalBull for detailed safety, handling, toxicity, first aid, and emergency procedures related to Isomenthene.
