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CAS: 38462-22-5
Molecular Formula: C10H18OS
Molecular Weight: 186.31
EINECS: 253-953-1
HS Code: 29309090
Synonyms: 8- thiol;8-Mercaptomenthone, tech., 80%;2-(1-mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-cyclohexanon;PUGELONE MERRCAPTAN;PULEGONE MERCAPTAN;P-MENTHAN-3-ONE-8-THIOL;P-MENTHA-8-THIOL-3-ONE;2-(1-MERCAPTO-1-METHYLETHYL)-5-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE
p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one CAS 38462-22-5 is a liquid sulfur-containing flavor and fragrance material typically supplied as a clear yellow to dark yellow liquid. It is a synthetic p-menthane monoterpenoid and an essential odoriferous constituent of buchu leaf oil, with a characteristic blackcurrant odor.
| Item | Value |
| Appearance | Clear yellow to dark yellow liquid |
| Boiling point | 56 °C / 0.1 mmHg |
| Density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Optical Rotation | [α]20/D 21°, neat |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.495 |
| Odor Type | Sulfurous |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C, protect from light |
1. Powerful Blackcurrant Odor Profile – Delivers a distinctive blackcurrant-type odor and flavor character, making it highly valuable in aroma compositions.
2. Specialty Thiol Flavor Ingredient – Classified under thiol flavor materials and widely used where strong sulfurous fruity notes are required.
3. High Impact Aroma Performance – Shows sweet, pungent, minty, piney, buchu-like, sulfurous, blackberry, blackcurrant, and grape fruity nuances even at very low concentration.
4. Fragrance Composition Utility – Used as a powerful fragrance and flavor substance in perfume and aroma formulations.
1. Flavors & Fragrances – Used in flavor and fragrance formulations requiring blackcurrant, fruity, sulfurous, and buchu-like notes.
2. Perfume Compositions – Applied in perfume compositions as an odor-active ingredient with strong character.
3. Aroma Compositions – Used in aroma compositions to build fruity, minty, green, and tropical profiles.
4. Food Flavor Use – Used as a flavour in food.
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