脱氢薄荷呋喃内酯

Description

dehydromenthofurolactone is identified by CAS 75640-26-5, molecular formula C10H12O2 and molecular weight 164.08 g/mol. UNII 1V9879K8AV; InChIKey ZRTWVYJNKXXDDT-ZCFIWIBFSA-N. Boiling Point: 264-266 °C (10 mm Hg); Density: 1.090-1.096; Refractive Index: 1.542-1.548.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	75640-26-5
PubChem CID	71587277
Molecular formula	C10H12O2
Molecular weight	164.08 g/mol
IUPAC name	(6R)-3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
InChIKey	ZRTWVYJNKXXDDT-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
UNII (FDA)	1V9879K8AV
FEMA number	3755
JECFA number	1163

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	164.20
XLogP3	1.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	164.083729621
Monoisotopic Mass	164.083729621
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	264-266 °C (10 mm Hg)
Density	1.090-1.096
Refractive Index	1.542-1.548

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; hay and coumarin-like aroma
• Slightly soluble in water; soluble in oil
• soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent ">RS 952-JECFA 69/148 ">FAS 60-JECFA 69/627

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

Dehydromenthofurolactone; FEMA No. 3755; 75640-26-5; 1V9879K8AV; Anhydro Woodward-Eastman lactone; 5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone, (R)-; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (R)-; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (theta)-; DTXSID50226551; RefChem:585659; DTXCID80149042; (6R)-5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone; UNII-1V9879K8AV; 3,6-Dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-2(4H)benzofuranone; 3,6-Dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-6H-benzo(b)furan-2-one; 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-, (6R)-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of dehydromenthofurolactone?

CAS 75640-26-5; molecular formula C10H12O2; molecular weight 164.08 g/mol.

What other names is dehydromenthofurolactone known by?

Dehydromenthofurolactone, FEMA No. 3755, 75640-26-5, 1V9879K8AV, Anhydro Woodward-Eastman lactone, 5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone, (R)-.

What is the regulatory status of dehydromenthofurolactone?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent; Flavoring Agents.

What are the key physical properties of dehydromenthofurolactone?

Boiling Point: 264-266 °C (10 mm Hg); Density: 1.090-1.096; Refractive Index: 1.542-1.548.

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