A monoterpene ketone found in mint oils, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Menthone is p-menthan-3-one, a monoterpene ketone with a minty odour; it occurs naturally in peppermint and other mint oils. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained synthetically or from natural sources, or the ratio of its isomers.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.