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p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one

mixture of cis and trans, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

8-Mercaptomenthone, buchu mercaptan, 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18OS
CAS Number:
38462-22-5
Molecular Weight:
186.31
FEMA Number:
3177
Council of Europe no.:
11789
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901517
Flavis number:
12.038
EC Number:
253-953-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00012393
Organoleptic:
berry; minty; tropical; fruity; sulfurous
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Quality Level

400, 300

SMILES string

CC1CCC(C(=O)C1)C(C)(C)S

InChI

1S/C10H18OS/c1-7-4-5-8(9(11)6-7)10(2,3)12/h7-8,12H,4-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

RVOKNSFEAOYULQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 110

assay

≥95%

optical activity

[α]20/D −21°, neat

composition

may contain Pulegone

refractive index

n20/D 1.495 (lit.)

bp

56 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)

density

1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

berry; minty; tropical; fruity; sulfurous

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General description

p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one can be used fragrance ingredient and also as a flavoring agent for its blackcurrant flavor.

Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, p-mentha-8-thiol-3-one, CAS Registry Number 38462-22-5.: This review provides a comprehensive safety assessment of p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one, focusing on its applications in fragrance formulations. The study evaluates the compound′s toxicological profile and discusses its safe usage levels in consumer products. The research highlights the compound′s potential as a fragrance ingredient due to its unique olfactory properties. (Api et al., 2021).

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hcodes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

226.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

108 °C - closed cup

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBT2747
SHBS9126
SHBS6183
SHBS6179
SHBS2855

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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 3, 1137-1137 (2016)
Electronic nose based discrimination of a perfumery compound in a fragrance.
Branca A, et al.
Sensors and Actuators B, Chemical, 92(1), 222-227 (2003)
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 3, 1137-1137 (2016)

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