Isomenthone
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 491-07-6
A fresh minty note with a green terpenic character and a soft herbal facet. Greener than menthone, it adds a peppermint lift to mint, fougere and geranium accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Minty |
Identification
| CAS Number | 491-07-6 |
| INCI Name | Isomenthone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 154.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one |
| InChIKey | NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
D, l-isomenthone, p-Menthan-3-one, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanone, 5-Methyl-2-(isopropylcyclo)hexanone, 5-Methyl-2-(isopropyl)cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one, 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one, p-Menthanone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Pointe | 210.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 76 °C |
| Density | 0.895 to 0.923 |
| Refractive Index | 1.447 to 1.457 |
| Vapor Pressuree | 0.27 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 2.7 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Menthol | 0.72 % |
| Limonene | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.