Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Menthone is a naturally occurring organic compound with a molecular formula C10H18O. l-Menthone (or (2S 5R)-trans-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone) shown at right is the most abundant in nature of the four possible stereoisomers. Menthone is a monoterpene and a ketone. It is structurally related to menthol which has a secondary alcohol in place of the carbonyl.Menthone is used in perfumery and cosmetics for its characteristic aromatic and minty odor.
