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W266701

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Menthone

mixture of isomers, ≥96%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(−)-Menthone, trans-menthone, (1R,4S)-p-Menthan-3-one, (2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18O
CAS Number:
14073-97-3
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
2667
Beilstein:
2041368
EC Number:
237-926-1
Council of Europe no.:
2035
MDL number:
MFCD00001634
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901231
Flavis number:
7.176
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor pressure

0.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥96%

refractive index

n20/D 1.45 (lit.)

bp

207-210 °C (lit.)

density

0.893 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

minty; woody

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)CC1=O

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-9H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+/m1/s1

InChI key

NFLGAXVYCFJBMK-BDAKNGLRSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 50 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Mentha species.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H317

Precautionary Statements

P280 - P302 + P352

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

165.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

74 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W266701-9KG-K:4548173971315
W266701-VAR-K:
W266701-20KG-K:4548173971308
W266701-BULK:
W266701-1KG:
W266701-1KG-K:4548173971292
W266701-SAMPLE-K:
W266701-9KG:
W266701-20KG:
W266701-SAMPLE:
W266701-BULK-K:

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBS3263
SHBR4848
SHBR1365
SHBP9377
SHBP1530

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