8-Mercaptomenthone
[CAS# 38462-22-5]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Thiol perfume
• Name: 8-Mercaptomenthone
• Synonyms: p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one; 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-one
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈OS
• Molecular Weight: 186.31
• CAS Registry Number: 38462-22-5
• EC Number: 253-953-1
• FEMA: 3177

Properties

• Density: 1
• Boiling point: 56 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.495
• Flash point: 108 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn;N
• Risk Codes: R22;R50
• Safety Description: S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351

• Transport Information: UN 2810