Identification

Nametetrahydrocarvone
IUPAC2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one
CAS Number59471-80-6
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC10 H18 O
Molecular Weight154.25266000
MDL NumberMFCD06252433
Nikkaji NumberJ6.178F

Regulatory

FEMA Number3176
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.89900 to 0.90300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.481 to 7.514
Refractive Index 1.45200 to 1.45500 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 108.00 to 109.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.116000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 180.00 °F. TCC ( 82.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.755 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity > 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
A mintier odor than l-carvone
Taste Description
minty spearmint
minty
woody, herbal, spearmint and cooling with a green minty nuance

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for tetrahydrocarvone usage levels up to3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR herbal FR mint FR spearmint FR wintergreen

Natural Occurrence

buchu leaf oil cornmint plant

Synonyms

p- menthan-2-one para- menthan-2-one p- menthane-2-one para- menthane-2-one 2- methyl-5-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexanone 2- methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanone 2- methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one PubMed: Potential of natural products and their derivatives to control Formosan subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). PubMed: Synthesis of p-menthane derivatives with potential biological activity. PubMed: [Research on alpha-hydroxymethylene derivatives of terpenoid ketones. 3. 1,8-Epoxy-3-hydroxymethylene-p-menthan-2-one and derivatives].