Identification

Namediosphenol
IUPAC2-hydroxy-3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
CAS Number490-03-9
EINECS207-704-9
FDA UNII4221SIG7EK
Molecular FormulaC10 H16 O2
Molecular Weight168.23592000
Nikkaji NumberJ6.041K

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring2038 (+/-)-2-hydroxypiperitone
DG SANTE Food Flavourings07.168 2-hydroxypiperitone
FEMA Number4143
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)490-03-9 ; (+/-)-2-HYDROXYPIPERITONE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to yellow crystalline solid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.95240 @ 25.00 °C.
Refractive Index 1.46079 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 82.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 233.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.000310 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.072 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 29 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Odor Description at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Odor sample from Berje Inc.
Taste Description minty cornmint buchu black currant bud phenolic mentholic herbal earthy

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
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 diosphenol usage levels up to0.3000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.0012 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)1600 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern90 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassIII
baked goods5.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal2.00000
cheese3.00000
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes2.00000
confectionery froastings4.00000
egg products-
fats / oils2.00000
fish products1.00000
frozen dairy3.00000
fruit ices3.00000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy3.00000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products1.00000
milk products3.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits2.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors2.00000
snack foods5.00000
soft candy-
soups2.00000
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces2.00000
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)3.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)2.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)3.00000
Processed fruit (04.1)2.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)-
Confectionery (05.0)4.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)2.00000
Bakery wares (07.0)5.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)1.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)1.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)2.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)3.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)2.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)4.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)5.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)2.00000

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Potential Uses

FL buchu leaf FR currant black currant FR floral

Natural Occurrence

buchu leaf buchu leaf oil @ 22.30% Data currant black currant buds - 36 mg/kg horsemint shoot peppermint leaf

Synonyms

barosma camphor buccocamphor buchu camphor 2- cyclohexen-1-one, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)- diosphenol natural diosphenol south africa, natural isolated constituent 2- hydroxy-3-methyl-6-(1-methyl ethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one 2- hydroxy-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one 2- hydroxy-3-methyl-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one 2- hydroxy-3-methyl-6-propan-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one 2- hydroxy-6-(isopropyl)-3-methyl cyclohex-2-en-1-one 2- hydroxy-6-(isopropyl)-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one 2- hydroxy-6-isopropyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one 2- hydroxy-6-isopropyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (+/-)-2- hydroxypiperitone (±)-2- hydroxypiperitone 2- hydroxypiperitone 1-p- menthen-2-ol-3-one 1- methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-2-ol-3-one PubMed: In silico exploration of novel phytoligands against probable drug target of Clostridium tetani. PubMed: In vitro antitrypanosomal activities of quassinoid compounds from the fruits of a medicinal plant, Brucea javanica. PubMed: Antibacterial activities and cytotoxicity of terpenoids isolated from Spirostachys africana. PubMed: A diosphenol-based strategy for the total synthesis of (-)-terpestacin. PubMed: ent-Beyerane diterpenoids from the heartwood of Excoecaria parvifolia. PubMed: Diosphenol-based approach to the a-ring functionalization of advanced Taxol precursors. PubMed: Conversion of quassinoids for enhancement of inhibitory effect against Epstein-Barr virus early antigen activation. Introduction of lipophilic side chain and esterification of diosphenol. PubMed: Studies directed toward synthesis of quassinoids VII. Conversion of chenodeoxycholic acid to a delta-lactone quassinoid analog and generation of A-ring diosphenol acetate derivatives of deoxycholic acid. PubMed: The effect of steroidal diosphenol agents on advanced breast cancer.