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This section provides an overview for menthone as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 menthone manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked menthone companies as of December, 2024: 1.Mane KANCOR, 2.Merck, 3.De Monchy Aromatics.
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Menthone is a saturated cyclic terpene ketone, appearing as a clear, colorless liquid typically found in plant essential oils, notably peppermint oil and hackberry dehiscent oil. It mainly exists as l-menthone, known in IUPAC nomenclature as (2S,5R)-trans-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-one, and is characterized by its peppermint-like aroma. L-menthone is extracted through fractional distillation of de-oiled peppermint oil.
Menthone is used primarily as a synthetic fragrance material, commonly in mint scents. It's also used in compounding agents for other fragrances like lavender, rose, and geranium, and in food flavorings and cosmetics. In the perfume industry, menthone contributes to the distinctive aroma of geranium oil, resembling that of rose oil. It's also used in aromatherapy, often claimed to have blood pressure-lowering effects. Its pest-repelling effect makes it useful in pesticides and serves as a raw material in various organic syntheses.
Menthone is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents like alcohol and benzene. It has a density of 0.893 g/cm3, a melting point of -6°C, and a boiling point of 207-210°C. Its molecular formula is C10H18O, and its molecular weight is 154.25. Menthone is a monoterpene with a carbonyl group, structurally similar to menthol but with a carbonyl group replacing the hydroxy group of menthol or added to p-menthane. There are four geometric and optical isomers of menthone due to the presence of two chiral carbons in the molecule.
Menthone can be synthesized through the oxidation of menthol using chromic acid. Like many secondary alcohols, menthol is susceptible to a variety of reactions.
L-menthone, also known as (-)-menthone, and its optical isomer d-menthone, or (+)-menthone, are two of the isomers of menthone. The geometric isomers, (-)-isomenthone (l-isomenthone) and (+)-isomenthone (d-isomenthone), are also derived from menthone.
Menthone has been significant in the field of organic chemistry. Ernst Otto Beckmann demonstrated that dissolving menthone in concentrated sulfuric acid produced a ketone with a size similar to the raw material but with opposite optical rotation. He proposed a mechanism involving stereo inversion at the chiral carbon atom via an enol tautomer as an intermediate, providing an early example of theorizing the formation process of a product with nearly undetectable intermediates in the reaction mechanism.
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Berjé Inc. was originally founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey. The company is a national wholesaler of over 2000 essential oils and aromatic chemicals sourced from local farmers around the world. The company has two product categories: essential & fixed oils and aromatic chemicals. Essential & fixed oils include essential oils and fixed oils while aromatic chemicals include natural aromatics and all aromatic chemicals. The company lists chemicals by four application categories which are flavor ingredients, fragrance ingredients, functional ingredients, and fragrances.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Hindustan Mint & Agro Products Pvt Ltd is an Indian manufacturer of mint products and agrochemicals that was established in 1976, and is headquartered in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its main activities includes the production of multiple mint products, including menthol, mentha oil, and spearmint oil. Hindustan Mint & Agro Products' products are used by many industries, such as the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company is also a manufacturer of agrochemicals. It produces a wide range of agrochemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Hindustan Mint & Agro Products' agrochemicals are used by farmers and other agricultural businesses.
Mentha & Allied Products Private Limited, founded in India in 1976, is a manufacturer of pure aromatics such as, menthol crystals, and mentha piperita oil. The company's product portfolio includes Mentha Piperita Oil, derived from peppermint, which is a sought-after product in the food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, pure aromatics are used as key ingredients in various pharmaceutical formulations and natural essential oils. The company has ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, HACCP, and GMP certifications.
AOS Products Pvt. Ltd was established in 2009, and its headquarters is in Uttar Pradesh, India, as a manufacturer of Menthol and Mint Derivatives, Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, Aromatherapy Oils, spice oils, oleoresins, Pine oils, and Natural Butters. AOS Products Pvt. Ltd. upholds a stringent level of quality in its range of natural products, ensuring that it retains its therapeutic properties and natural essence. The organization provides services to a global clientele spanning over 90 nations. With a decade of experience in comprehending consumer behaviour and ongoing advancements through rigorous research, the company's guarantee to deliver remarkable-quality items is evident.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Arora Aromatics Pvt. Ltd., founded in India in 1976, is a manufacturer of pure aromatic like Mentha Arvensis Oil, Menthol Crystals, and Mentha Piperita Oil. The company's product portfolio includes Mentha Arvensis Oil, derived from wild mint used in personal care products, aromatherapy, and more, peppermint oil that is used in the food and beverage industry. The company serves markets such as pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy and wellness, and home and lifestyle.
NIPPON TERPENE CHEMICALS, INC. established in 1919 and located in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of Terpene-based chemicals. The company's product range includes industrial solvents, aroma chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, polyfunctional alcohols, and chain-transfer agents for RAFT polymerization. Industrial solvents are applied in electronic materials, while aroma chemicals are used in fragrances and as food additives. Pharmaceuticals are compliant with the Japanese Pharmacopoeia. Additionally, they provide solutions in RAFT polymerization. The primary industries it serves include electronics, fragrance, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mane KANCOR |
40.0%
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| 2 | Merck |
40.0%
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| 3 | De Monchy Aromatics |
20.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the menthone page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
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4 | 57.1% |
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United States of America
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1 | 14.3% |
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Japan
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1 | 14.3% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 14.3% |
