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General Material Information

Preferred name buchu mercaptan
Trivial Name p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one
Short Description p-mentha-8-thiol-3-one
Formula C10 H18 O S
CAS Number 38462-22-5
FEMA Number 3177
Flavis Number 12.038
ECHA Number 253-953-1
FDA UNII 9BM9FFW27E
Nikkaji Number J294.669F
MDL MFCD00012393
COE Number 11789
xLogP3-AA 2.30 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 561 p-mentha-8-thiol-3-one
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 38462-22-5 ; P-MENTHA-8-THIOL-3-ONE
Synonyms
  • buchu ketone
  • buchu ketone (thiomenthone/ p-menthene-8-thiol-3-one) buchu replacer
  • corps cassis
  • cyclohexanone, 2-(1-mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-
  • jallione
  • mangone (IFF)
  • mangone 5% (IFF)
  • natural para mentha 8 thio 3 one -5% ETOH
  • p- mentha-8-thiol-3-one
  • para- mentha-8-thiol-3-one
  • nat p- mentha-8-thiol-3-one (1% in PG)
  • p- mentha-8-thiol-3-one 10% in P.G.
  • p- mentha-8-thiol-3-one natural 1% in propylene glycol
  • p- mentha-8-thiol-3-one natural 10% in propylene glycol
  • p- mentha-8-thiol-3-one natural 5% in propylene glycol
  • p- menthan-8-thiol-3-one
  • p- menthane-8-thiol-3-one
  • p- menthon-8-thiol
  • p- menthone-8-thiol
  • 8-mercapato-p-menthane-3-one
  • mercapto menthone natural
  • 2-(1-mercapto-1-methyl ethyl)-5-methyl cyclohexan-1-one
  • 2-(1-mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-one
  • 8-mercapto-3-p-menthanone
  • 8-mercapto-p-menthan-3-one
  • 8-mercapto-p-menthane-3-one
  • 8-mercapto-para-menthan-3-one
  • 8-mercapto-para-menthane-3-one
  • mercaptoisopropyl-5-methyl cyclohexanone
  • mercaptoisopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone
  • 8-mercaptomenthone
  • 2-(2-mercaptopropan-2-yl)-5-methylcyclohexanone
  • 5-methyl-2-(1-methyl-1-sulfanylethyl)cyclohexan-1-one
  • 5-methyl-2-(1-methyl-1-sulfanylethyl)cyclohexanone
  • 5-methyl-2-(2-sulfanylpropan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one
  • 5-methyl-2-(2-sulfanylpropan-2-yl)cyclohexanone
  • pulegone mercaptan
  • pulegone mercaptan synthetic
  • ribes mercaptan (PFW)
  • ribes mercaptan 1% (PFW)
  • thio menthone 1% in ETOH natural
  • thio menthone 1% in PG natural
  • thio menthone 5% in ETOH natural
  • thio menthone natural
  • thiomenthone
  • 8-thiomenthone
  • thiomenthone 0.1% in BB
  • thiomenthone 0.1% in DEP
  • thiomenthone 0.1% in DPG
  • 8-thiomenthone 90% Natural
  • thiomenthone natural
  • thiomenthone pure
  • 5-methyl-2-(2-sulfanylpropan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one
  • 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanone
  • Mangone
  • p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one
  • 2-(2-Mercaptopropan-2-yl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-one
  • 2-(2-Mercaptopropan-2-yl)-5-methylcyclohexanone
  • 8-Mercaptomenthone

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(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB37385
FooDB:FDB016426
Export Tariff Code:2930.90.9190
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FAO:p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 186.3176574707
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.279 to 8.404
Refractive Index 1.492 to 1.509 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 56 to 62°C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.006 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 108.33 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.624 est
Shelf life 12 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 218.4 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Sulfurous
sulfurous, minty, green, fruity, berry, buchu, tropical, peach, raspberry
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 120 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2002) At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfury minty green fruity berry buchu fruity tropical peach
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) Fruity, berry and tropical with a raspberry, minty nuance
Flavor Type: Sulfurous
sulfurous, alliaceous, green, tropical, currant bud black currant bud
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 3, 47, (1997) At 50.00 ppm. Sulfurous, alliaceous, green and tropical with rich body, blackcurrant nuances
Used in blackcurrant, grape, and berry flavours; in desserts at up to 6ppm, bakery and soft confections at 1-2ppm, and in beverages at 0.2ppm to 0.4ppm. Minty
General comment , fruity, buchu-like, with a cooling green tropical nuance; characteristic cassis

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/39 - Wear suitable clothing and eye/face protection.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for buchu mercaptan usage levels up to:
0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 31.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 2.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 270 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:90 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: III
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 4
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -1.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -1.00000
fruit ices: -1.00000
gelatins / puddings: -1.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -1.00000
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: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 0.900001.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): --
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): --
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 0.620001.41000
Chewing gum (05.3): 1.000005.00000
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 0.620006.21000
Bakery wares (07.0): 0.620001.41000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 0.100000.20000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): --
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): --
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 0.400001.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 0.100000.20000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): --
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 91 (FGE.91): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev1 (2009)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 1 (FGE.91Rev1): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev3 (2011)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 4 (FGE.08Rev4): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000).
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 2 (FGE.91Rev2): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by the JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev5 (2012)
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Safety and efficacy of 8-mercapto-p-menthan-3-one and p-menth-1-ene-8-thiol belonging to chemical group 20 when used as flavourings for all animal species
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 3 (FGE.91Rev3): consideration of aliphatic, aromatic and a,ß-unsaturated sulfides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd, 61st, 68th and 76th meetings), structurally related to substances in FGE.08Rev5
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Safety of 31 flavouring compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as feed additives for all animal species
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):38462-22-5
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61982
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2810
WGK Germany:2
5-methyl-2-(2-sulfanylpropan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one
Chemidplus:0038462225