P-Menthylene Sulfide
Aroma Chemical CAS 68921-26-6
A fresh fruity note with a citrus character and a soft green facet. Spicy and natural, it adds a nutmeg lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Grapefruit |
| Descriptor 3 | Spicy |
Identification
| CAS Number | 68921-26-6 |
| INCI Name | 1-methyl-4-methylethenyl-cyclohexene sulfurized |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
Synonyms
Grapelione; corps pamplemousse; dipentene reaction product with sulfur; 1-methyl-4-(1-methyl ethenyl) cyclohexene sulfurized
Physical and chemical data
| Density | 0.952 to 1.002 |
| Refractive Index | 1.511 to 1.519 |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| Appearance | Yellow orange liquid |
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 18 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.7 % |
| Pinene | 0.2 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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