Menthone is a food-grade natural monoterpene ketone found in peppermint and other mint oils.We supply bulk Menthone sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid form to meet global food industry demand. Our Menthone is widely used in mint flavour formulation, perfumery, pharmaceutical penetration enhancer, oral care flavouring and personal care fragrance.
Menthone (p-menthan-3-one) is the second most abundant compound in peppermint oil (14-32%). It contributes a fresh, slightly herbaceous, sweet mint character that complements menthol's cooling.
It occurs as L-menthone (main isomer) and D-isomenthone. Used in food flavouring to round out mint profiles, in perfumery for green-minty notes, and as a penetration enhancer in transdermal pharmaceutical formulations.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Assay | ≥ 90% (menthone + isomenthone) |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 0.891-0.897 |
| Refractive Index | 1.450-1.453 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Purity (Food Grade) | ≥ 95% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Menthone with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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