p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one
ALDRICH/W317713 - mixture of cis and trans, natural, ≥95%, FG
Synonym: 8-Mercaptomenthone; buchu mercaptan; 2-
CAS Number: 38462-22-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18OS
Molecular Weight: 186.31
MDL Number: MFCD00012393
Linear Formula: C10H18OS
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥95% |
| bp | 56 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.) |
| composition | may contain trace Pulegone |
| density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C10H18OS/c1-7-4-5-8(9( |
| InChI key | RVOKNSFEAOYULQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −21°, neat |
| organoleptic | berry; tropical; minty; fruity; sulfurous |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| SMILES string | CC1CCC(C(=O)C1)C(C)(C)S |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
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| General description: | p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one is a volatile sulfur-containing flavor compound reported in buchu leaf oil. It is generally used for its potent blackcurrant flavor. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in aluminum bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in aluminum bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 61 |
| RIDADR | UN2810 - class 6.1 - PG 3 - EHS - Toxic, liquids, organic, n.o.s |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 226.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 108 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| bp | 56 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3177 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


