Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one
Synonym(s)	Thiomenthone;8-Mercapato-p-menthane-3-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	8-Mercapto-3-p-menthanone
JECFA number	561
CAS number	38462-22-5
FEMA number	3177
COE number	11789
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	186.31
Chemical formula	C10H18OS
Physical form/odour	colourless to yellow brown liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water soluble in alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	120° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.492-1.509
Specific gravity	0.995-1.010
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum