l-Menthone
Agent Name
l-Menthone
CAS Number
14073-97-3
Formula
C10-H18-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (2S,5R)-; Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (2S-trans)-; L-Menthan-3-one; [ChemIDplus] (2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanone; (1R,4S)-(-)-p-Menthan-3-one; [Merck Index] (2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one; [ECHA REACH Registrations] (−)-Menthone; (1R,4S)-p-Menthan-3-one; (2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Liquid with a mild odor of peppermint; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Present in a variety of volatile oils; Used in perfumes and flavors; [Merck Index] Used in cleaning-washing products, polishes, waxes, consumer biocidal products, and cosmetics-personal care products; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A skin irritant that may cause sensitization; [ECHA REACH Registrations] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (14073-97-3[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR dermatitis OR sensitizer OR sensitization): no results; [PubMed] See "Menthone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: