menthofurolactone

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2(3H)-benzofuranone, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-

CAS: 16642-41-4 C10 H14 O2 MW: 166.21998000
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Identification

Namementhofurolactone
IUPAC3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one
CAS Number16642-41-4
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC10 H14 O2
Molecular Weight166.21998000

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 299.40 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Flash Point 251.00 °F. TCC ( 121.90 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 1.620 (est)
Soluble in water, 1834 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

No sensory data available

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

Categorynatural substances and extractives
Recommendation for menthofurolactone usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for menthofurolactone flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

cornmint plant

Synonyms

2(3H)- benzofuranone, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl- 3,6- dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one 3,6- dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-2(3H)-one PubMed: Chemical composition of the essential oil from Corsican Mentha aquatica--combined analysis by GC(RI), GC-MS and 13C NMR spectroscopy.