Menthone is a synthetic aroma chemical known for its minty, fresh, and slightly camphoraceous scent profile. It is commonly used in perfumery to impart a cooling effect and enhance the overall freshness of a fragrance. Menthone is often found in compositions that aim to evoke a sense of cleanliness or invigorating qualities, making it suitable for both masculine and feminine fragrances. In formulations, it typically occupies the top or middle notes, contributing to the overall olfactory experience without overwhelming other components. As a synthetic compound, it offers consistency in scent and stability in various formulations. While Menthone is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and fragrances, it is important for formulators to be aware of any regulatory guidelines, including IFRA restrictions, that may apply to its use in specific applications. Additionally, as with many aroma chemicals, it is advisable to monitor for potential allergens, although Menthone is not commonly listed among the major allergens in fragrance formulations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A cool, minty aroma with a slightly bitter, herbaceous character — less sweet and more medicinal than menthol, with a green, almost woody undertone. Recalls crushed peppermint leaves and pennyroyal, with a dry camphoraceous edge.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 784.
Colorless oily liquid.
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Minty-refreshing and diffusive odor of moderate tenacity and slightly woody-dry undertones.
Refreshingly cool, but also unpleasantly bitter taste in dilutions of 10 to 50 ppm.
This ketone finds good use - although always in small proportions - in perfume compositions, Geranium bases, Lavender compositions, Rose or Spice fragrances, etc. It blends well with the Fougére theme and traces can be used to give the lift that is missing in Citronellol for delicate floral compositions.
Menthone is also used in flavor compositions, not only in Mint complexes, but in traces in fruit blends, particularly in imitation Raspberry, where it gives good lift and freshness in the otherwise oversweet composition.
1) by isolation from Peppermint oil 2) from para-Menth-3-ene.