Abstract
The production of menthones from 3‐menthene can be carried out through the intermediary of the cis‐p‐menthane‐3,4‐diol monoformiate. Thc ester is obtained with good yields by the reaction of performic acid on menthene in the presence of water.These operations represent several steps in the menthol synthesis from turpentine and pine oils.

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