(+)-Menthone

Name: (+)-Menthone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-044601

About (+)-Menthone

(+)-Menthone (CAS 3391-87-5) is a high-purity reference standard of Menthone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C10H18O, molecular weight 154.25 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is trans-(2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one. It is also known as D-menthone or (1S,4R)-p-menthan-3-one.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Laboratories use this Menthone standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies (+)-Menthone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material
Organic synthesis

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(+)-Menthone
Catalogue No.	VQ-044601
CAS Number	3391-87-5
IUPAC name	trans-(2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₈O
Molecular weight	154.25 g/mol
Exact mass	154.1358
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-DTWKUNHWSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H]1CC[C@@H](C(=O)C1)C(C)C
PubChem CID	443159

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	D-menthone, (1S,4R)-p-menthan-3-one, (2R,5S)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone, (2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one, (+)-(1S,4R)-menthone, Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (2R,5S)-, (2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (2R-trans)-, (2R,5S)-2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexanone, (2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one, (1S,4R)-menthone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Hazard statements

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (+)-Menthone?

The CAS Registry Number of (+)-Menthone is 3391-87-5. It is also known as D-menthone, (1S,4R)-p-menthan-3-one, (2R,5S)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (+)-Menthone?

(+)-Menthone has the molecular formula C10H18O and a molecular weight of 154.25 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trans-(2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one.

What is (+)-Menthone used for?

(+)-Menthone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Menthone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of (+)-Menthone can I order?

We supply (+)-Menthone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (+)-Menthone?

Yes. Every lot of (+)-Menthone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (+)-Menthone be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export (+)-Menthone worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.