L-Menthone, 97%
L-Menthone, 97%
L-Menthone, 97%
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L-Menthone, 97%

CAS: 14073-97-3 | C10H18O | 154.25 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS14073-97-3
IUPAC Name(2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one
Molecular FormulaC10H18O
InChI KeyNFLGAXVYCFJBMK-BDAKNGLRSA-N
SMILESCC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)CC1=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Refractive Index1.4450-1.4550 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Optical Rotation-25? ? 5? (neat)
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
L-Menthone is used in perfumery and cosmetics for its characteristic aromatic and minty odor. And it is also used in synthesis of agrochemicals, and dyestuff.

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Applications
L-Menthone is used in perfumery and cosmetics for its characteristic aromatic and minty odor. And it is also used in synthesis of agrochemicals, and dyestuff.

Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol, benzene, acetone.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Toshiro Haradaa.; Shinji Uedaa.; Tran Mai Thi Tuyeta.; Atsushi Inouea.; Katsuhiro Fujitaa.; Masahiro Takeuchia.; Nobuhiro Ogawaa.; Akira Okua.; Motoo Shiro. General method for asymmetric synthesis of substituted 2,2'-biaryldiols via asymmetric desymmetrization of 2,2',6,6'-tetrahydroxybiphenyl with l-menthone. Tetrahedron. 1997, 53, (49), 16663-16678.
  2. Toshiro Harada.; Isao Wada.; Akira Oku. Enantiodifferentiating functionalization of cis-cycloalkane-1,2-diols and cis-endo-5-norbornen-2,3-ylenebis(methanol) via chiral spiroacetals derived from L-menthone. J. Org. Chem. 1989, 54, (11), 2599-2605.