Menthone
[CAS# 89-80-5]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices
• Name: Menthone
• Synonyms: trans-Menthone; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 154.25
• CAS Registry Number: 89-80-5
• EC Number: 201-941-1
• FEMA: 2667

Properties

• Density: 0.896
• Boiling point: 85-88 °C (12 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.450
• Flash point: 69 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: R22;R36;R43;R52/53
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319