Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
menthone-8-thioacetate (cis- and trans-) |
Synonym(s) |
Menthone thioacetate;8-Acetylthio-p-menthan-3-one;(S)-Menthon-8-yl thioacetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1999 (Session 53) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Menthone 8-thioacetate |
JECFA number |
506 |
CAS number |
94293-57-9 |
FEMA number |
3809 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
228.34 |
Chemical formula |
C12H20O2S |
Physical form/odour |
pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in n-hexane |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
87° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.503-1.513 |
Specific gravity |
1.050-1.055 |
Other requirements |
Pulegone: max. 0.5% |
ID Test |
IR, MS, NMR |
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