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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(+/-)-2,8-Epithio-cis-p-menthane |
| Synonym(s) |
4,7,7-Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclo[3.2.1]octane
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,8-Epithio-cis-p-menthane
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| JECFA number |
1685 |
| CAS number |
68398-18-5
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| FEMA number |
4108
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
12.120
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| Molecular weight |
170.32 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H18S
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid; Earthy, citrus aroma with menthol-like undertones |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
80° (0.9 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
93% |
| Acid value max |
2 |
| Refractive index |
1.513-1.521 |
| Specific gravity |
0.997-1.001 |
| Other requirements |
Also contains 5-6% limonene |
| ID Test |
IR MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1685-ir.gif
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1685-ms.gif
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