Menthone

Translation of "menthone" into Russian

Noun

/ˈmɛnθəʊn/

/ˈmɛnθoʊn/

menthone

ментон

Menthone is a key component in the essential oil of peppermint.

Ментон является ключевым компонентом в эфирном масле мяты перечной.

Noun

/ˈmɛnθəʊn/

/ˈmɛnθoʊn/

A naturally occurring organic compound that is a monoterpene and a ketone, found in essential oils such as peppermint oil.

Menthone is commonly used in the flavoring and fragrance industries due to its minty aroma.

Any of several stereoisomers of the monoterpenoid ketone with molecular formula C10H18O that are structurally related to menthol.

(-)-Menthone and (+)-menthone are stereoisomers that differ in the spatial arrangement of their atoms.

Adjective

/ˈmɛnθəʊn/

/ˈmɛnθoʊn/

Containing, derived from, or characteristic of menthone.

The menthone fraction gives the oil its distinctive minty scent.