W323500

4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran

≥95%

• Synonym(s): Menthofuran
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₄O
• CAS Number: 494-90-6
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• FEMA Number: 3235
• EC Number: 207-795-5
• Council of Europe no.: 2265
• MDL number: MFCD00041851
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901573
• Flavis number: 13.035
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: Halal
• reg. compliance: FDA 21 CFR 117
• Assay: ≥95%
• optical activity: [α]25/D +90°, c = 10 in methanol
• refractive index: n20/D 1.485 (lit.)
• bp: 80-82 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: coffee; musty; earthy; pungent; nutty
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC1CCc2c(C)coc2C1
• InChI: 1S/C10H14O/c1-7-3-4-9-8(2)6-11-10(9)5-7/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: YGWKXXYGDYYFJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, a monoterpene flavor compound, is one of the key constituents of peppermint oil and Euodia hortensis forma hortensis leaf oil.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 168.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 76 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves