W317713

p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one

mixture of cis and trans, natural, ≥95%, FG

• Synonym(s): 8-Mercaptomenthone, buchu mercaptan, 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₈OS
• CAS Number: 38462-22-5
• Molecular Weight: 186.31
• FEMA Number: 3177
• MDL number: MFCD00012393
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901518
• Flavis number: 12.038

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥95%
• optical activity: [α]20/D −21°, neat
• composition: may contain trace Pulegone
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• 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
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• Organoleptic: berry; tropical; minty; 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

Description

General description

p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one is a volatile sulfur-containing flavor compound reported in buchu leaf oil. It is generally used for its potent 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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 226.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 108 °C - closed cup