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MENTHONE
| Source |
Extracted from the Mentha Shivalik by
fractional distillation. |
| Appearance |
Colorless Oily Liquid |
| Taste & Odour |
Minty, refreshingly cool in low
concentrations. |
| Purity by G.L.C. |
95% to 98% |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, miscible
with alcohol and oils |
| Specific Gravity |
0.895
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| R.I.
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1.450
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| B.P.
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205°C
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| Application |
In perfumery composition like
geranium, lavender, rose and spice fragrances. |
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