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General Material Information

Preferred name (S)-(-)-menthofuran
Trivial Name (6S)-3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
Short Description benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (S)-
Formula C10 H14 O
CAS Number 80183-38-6
FDA UNII OS9602CGD2
Nikkaji Number J983.584I
Beilstein Number 5245714
xLogP3-AA 3.00 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
Synonyms
  • benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (6S)-
  • benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (S)-
  • (6S)-(-)-3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
  • (6S)-3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
  • (1S)-(-)- menthafuran
  • menthofuran, (-)-

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Literature & References

Leffingwell:Chirality or Article
(6S)-3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):7168192
Pubchem (sid):163640862
Publications by PubMed
Biosynthesis of menthofuran in Mentha x piperita: stereoselective and mechanistic studies.
Metabolic fate of S-(-)-pulegone in rat.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:Read Report

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 150.22077941895
Vapor Pressure 0.3 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 75.6 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 4.02 est
Solubility
water, 16.36 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Herbal
herbal, fatty, thyme, terpenic
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. herbal fatty thyme turpentine

Safety Information

Safety information

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:
natural substances and extractives
Recommendation for (S)-(-)-menthofuran usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Recommendation for (S)-(-)-menthofuran flavor usage levels up to:
not for flavor use.

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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7168192
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
(6S)-3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
Chemidplus:0080183386