Mintlactone

Description

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.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	13341-72-5
PubChem CID	94349
Molecular formula	C10H14O2
Molecular weight	166.10 g/mol
IUPAC name	3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
InChIKey	VUVQBYIJRDUVHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	EWW1JFM977
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:195777
FEMA number	3764
JECFA number	1162

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	166.22
XLogP3	1.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	166.099379685
Monoisotopic Mass	166.099379685
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	261-263 °C (6 mm Hg)
Melting Point	77 - 79 °C
Density	1.058-1.063
Refractive Index	1.497-1.503

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• Liquid; herbaceous minty aroma
• Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oil
• soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

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%)

Documented Uses

• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Mintlactone; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl_x0002_3,6-Dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-2(4H)-one; 3,6-Dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-2(4H)benzo-furanone; 5,6,7,7a-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-(4H)-benzofuran-2-one; Dehydroxymenthofurolactone; Menthofurolactone; Mint furanone; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (6R,7aR)-; (-)-Mintlactone
• IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards
• Prohibition: This material should not be used as a fragrance ingredient
• This material should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.

Synonyms

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Mintlactone?

CAS 13341-72-5; molecular formula C10H14O2; molecular weight 166.10 g/mol.

What other names is Mintlactone known by?

Mintlactone, Menthalactone, mint lactone, EWW1JFM977, 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, RefChem:527831.

What is the regulatory status of Mintlactone?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Mintlactone classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302.

What are the key physical properties of Mintlactone?

Boiling Point: 261-263 °C (6 mm Hg); Melting Point: 77 - 79 °C; Density: 1.058-1.063; Refractive Index: 1.497-1.503.

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