63661

(+)-Menthofuran

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (6R)-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, (R)-3,6-Dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₄O
• CAS Number: 17957-94-7
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• Beilstein: 2729
• MDL number: MFCD00142332
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329759886
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• optical activity: [α]20/D +100±2°, neat
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.484
• bp: 204-206 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.97 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): food and beverages
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@@H]1CCc2c(C)coc2C1
• InChI: 1S/C10H14O/c1-7-3-4-9-8(2)6-11-10(9)5-7/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3/t7-/m1/s1
• InChI key: YGWKXXYGDYYFJU-SSDOTTSWSA-N

Description

General description

(+)-Menthofuran is a metabolite of pulegone, found in mint plants, which is basically produced from (+)–pulegone by menthofuran synthase enzyme, under certain conditions of stress like low sunlight, limited moisture and nutrient deficiencies.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves