Mintlactone
Aroma Chemical CAS 13341-72-5
A sweet creamy note with a coumarin and coconut character and a soft minty facet. Powdery and natural, it adds a tobacco spearmint depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Vanilla |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
Identification
| CAS Number | 13341-72-5 |
| INCI Name | Tetrahydro-dimethyl-benzofuran-2-one |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 166.22 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one |
| InChIKey | VUVQBYIJRDUVHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2(4H)-benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, 3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-2(4H)-one, 3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one, 3,6-dimethyl-5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4H-benzofuran-2-one, menthalactone, mint furanone, mint lactone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-(4H)-benzofuran-2-one, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran-2(4H)-one, 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3,6-trimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone, tetrahydrodimethyl benzofuran-2-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 302.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 80.00 °C |
| Density | 1.05800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.811 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, slightly; water, 725.4 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | Prohibited |
| Category 3 | Eye products | Prohibited |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | Prohibited |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Prohibited |
| Category 5B | Face cream | Prohibited |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Prohibited |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | Prohibited |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Prohibited |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Prohibited |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | Prohibited |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Prohibited |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Prohibited |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | Prohibited |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Prohibited |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | Prohibited |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Prohibited |
| IFRA Amendment | 50 |
| Restriction Type | Prohibition |
| Critical Effect | Genotoxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.