Method for purifying (-)-N-isopulegol and citrus perfume composition containing (-)-N-isopulegol obtained by the method

摘要

A method for purifying isopulegol is disclosed, comprising deep cooling isopulegol mainly composed of (-)-n-isopulegol in a solvent for deep cooling mainly comprising acetone to obtain (-)-n-isopulegol having a chemical purity of not less than 99.7% by weight and an optical purity of not less than 99.7%e.e. The thus purified (-)-n-isopulegol is odorless and gives a feeling of freshness, crispness and coolness to a citrus perfume composition.