l-Menthone

At a glance

l‑Menthone is a monoterpene ketone occurring in peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil and also produced synthetically from menthol; it delivers a cool, mint‑herbal scent with subtle sweet‑woody nuances, used in fresh aromatic blends.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
produced synthetically or derived from peppermint or other mint oils
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
14073-97-3
Profile
minty, fresh, herbal
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01