Piperitone

At a glance

A minty, camphoraceous ketone related to menthone chemistry, giving a fresh, 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
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from various plants, including Eucalyptus and Peppermint
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
89-81-6
Profile
minty, herbal, camphorous
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01