Molecular Formula | C10H18O |
Molar Mass | 154.25 |
Density | 0.8389 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | -35 °C |
Boling Point | 217.64°C (rough estimate) |
JECFA Number | 430 |
Solubility | Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Appearance | Oil |
Color | Colourless |
Storage Condition | Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.4666 (estimate) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless and slightly like oily liquid. It has a mint aroma. Boiling point 210 ℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and oil esters. Natural products are found in black currant (stem), celery seeds, pepper peppermint oil, Japanese peppermint oil, Chinese peppermint oil, Hu peppermint oil, etc. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
FEMA | 3460 | D,L-ISOMENTHONE |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Candy 60.0; Gum 600. |
Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of food flavors. |
production method | is obtained by hydrogenation of piperonone. |