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Sigma-Aldrich

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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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18OS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
186.31
FEMA Number:
3177
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11789
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
12.038
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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

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

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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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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

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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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)
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 3, 1137-1137 (2016)

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