Occurrence
Reported found in peppermint and pennyroyal oil, Mentha arvensi
Preparation
By asymmetric dihydroxylation reaction from intrinsically disflavored diastereoface of alkene
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 10.0%: sweet, creamy coumarinic, slightly powdery coconut, brown vanilla-like and slightly bready.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: creamy, coconut, coumarin, milky lactonic with a slight minty and anisic nuance.
General Description
Menthalactone occurs naturally in mint. It may be contributing to its analgesic activity.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 20 ppm
