Description
May be prepared by oxidation of carvomenthol; from α-methyl-
(β'-isopropyl pimelic acid, dimethyl ester.
Chemical Properties
p-Menthan-2-one has a spearmint odor and pungent taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in the oil of Blumea malcomii and Blumea eriantha; as a flavor component of cognac and in
grapefruit peel oil, starfruit, corn mint oil and spearmint oil.
Definition
ChEBI: Tetrahydrocarvone is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.
Preparation
By oxidation of carvomenthol; from α-methyl-β′-isopropyl pimelic acid, dimethyl ester. (+)-Carvomenthone is formed
from (+)-dihydrocarvone in a divergent pathway.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 800 ppb to 1.12 ppm
