Menthone

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Menthone

Menthone is a naturally occurring organic compound used for flavouring and fragrance purposes. Menthone is a monoterpene and a ketone. It is structurally related to menthol, which has a secondary alcohol in place of the carbonyl. It exists as two isomers, Menthone & Iso-Menthone in many essential oils, particularly in oils from Mentha species. It is obtained by steam distillation followed by fractionation of the overground parts of the plant, Mentha arvensis. It is a clear colourless free-flowing liquid and having Minty and pungent characteristic odour. Menthone is used in perfumery and cosmetics for its characteristic aromatic and minty odour. It is also used in the synthesis of agrochemicals and dyestuffs. There are variations as per the structures of Menthone and Iso-Menthone in the Mentha oil as: 95-5%, 90-10%,70-30% and 80-20%.