5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-(4H)-benzofuran-2-one

Independent reference data for 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-(4H)-benzofuran-2-one (CAS 13341-72-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings IndexFlavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

Mintlactone; Menthalactone; mint lactone; EWW1JFM977; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-; RefChem:527831; 5,6,7,7A-TETRAHYDRO-3,6-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN-2(4H)-ONE; 236-390-6; 13341-72-5; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (6R,7aR)-; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (6R-trans)-; FEMA No. 3764; X2T3I06CWR; 3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one; (+)-Isomintlactone; 5,6,7,7a-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent ">RS 952-JECFA 69/148

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%)

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

Mintlactone is identified by CAS 13341-72-5, molecular formula C10H14O2 and molecular weight 166.10 g/mol. UNII EWW1JFM977; ChEBI 195777; InChIKey VUVQBYIJRDUVHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 261-263 °C (6 mm Hg); Melting Point: 77 - 79 °C; Density: 1.058-1.063.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.