l-Piperitone

At a glance

A minty, camphoraceous ketone related to menthone chemistry, giving a sharp, cooling herbal character. It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
peppermint or eucalyptus plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
4573-50-6
Profile
minty, fresh, camphorous
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01