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(±)-dihydromint lactone
koumalactone (Firmenich)

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Fragrance Demo Formulas
Name:3,6-dimethyl-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-3H-benzofuran-2-one
CAS Number: 92015-65-1Picture of molecule3D/inchi
FDA UNII: V49A09DWAA
CoE Number:1005
Molecular Weight:168.23592000
Formula:C10 H16 O2
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EFSA/JECFA Comments:
CASrn in Register does not specify stereoisomers. Mixture of optical isomers (diastereoisomers) (EFFA, 2010a). CASrn in Register does not specify stereoisomeric composition. Composition of stereoisomeric mixture to be specified.
Category:flavor and fragrance agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:1161 dihydromintlactone
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:10.050 hexahydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(3H)-benzofuranone
FEMA Number:4032 (+/-)-dihydromintlactone
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):92015-65-1 ; (+/-)-DIHYDROMINTLACTONE
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 99.40 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.01600 to 1.02200 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.464 to 8.514
Refractive Index:1.46400 to 1.47000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 274.00 to 276.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value: 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure:0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 225.00 °F. TCC ( 107.22 °C. )
logP (o/w): 2.140
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, 2.70 g/L at 20 °C (exp)
Stability:
 APC: traces - 0.5%
 candle: traces - 1%
 detergent: traces - 0.5%
 fine fragrances: traces - 0.5%
 shampoo: traces - 0.5%
 shower gel: traces - 0.5%
 soap: traces - 0.5%
 softener: traces - 0.5%
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: tonka
Odor Strength:medium ,
recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity:168 hour(s) at 10.00 %
coumarinic lactonic tonka phenolic tobacco gourmand
Odor Description:at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. coumarinic lactonic tonka phenolic tobacco gourmand
Flavor Type: lactonic
lactonic coconut coumarinic minty fruity herbal
Taste Description: lactonic, coconut, coumarinic, minty, fruity and herbal notes
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
Firmenich
KOUMALACTONE® 10% TEC
Odor Description:Coumarin, lactonic, Tonka, phenolic, very natural tobacco effect
This sweet tonka bean, tropical coconut / lactonic molecule is often used as a coumarine replacer or to add gourmand notes to any fragrance. It is ultra powerful and can be used in low dosages to mask base odors. Excellent performance. Can be used to replace or enhance Coumarin. Due to its over powering strength, it should be dosed 10 times less than Coumarin. More stable than Coumarin in detergent.
Firmenich
NATACTONE® 10 TRIAC Kosher for flavor
Odor Description:coumarinic lactonic tonka phenolic tobacco
Taste Description:Lactonic coconut coumarinic minty fruity and herbal notes
NATACTONE® can be widely applied in fruit flavors where lactones are used. It gives great effect to yellow fruit flavors such as mango pineapple and peach. Its coumarinic and minty twist is perfect for tea and mint flavors.
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
Azelis UK
KOUMALACTONE®
Ernesto Ventós
KOUMALACTONE 10% TEC FIRMENICH 953327
Odor: COUMARIN,LACTONE,TONKA,TOBACCO
Firmenich
KOUMALACTONE® 10% TEC
Odor: Coumarin, lactonic, Tonka, phenolic, very natural tobacco effect
Use: This sweet tonka bean, tropical coconut / lactonic molecule is often used as a coumarine replacer or to add gourmand notes to any fragrance. It is ultra powerful and can be used in low dosages to mask base odors. Excellent performance. Can be used to replace or enhance Coumarin. Due to its over powering strength, it should be dosed 10 times less than Coumarin. More stable than Coumarin in detergent.
Firmenich
NATACTONE® 10 TRIAC Kosher
for flavor
Flavor: Lactonic coconut coumarinic minty fruity and herbal notes
NATACTONE® can be widely applied in fruit flavors where lactones are used. It gives great effect to yellow fruit flavors such as mango pineapple and peach. Its coumarinic and minty twist is perfect for tea and mint flavors.
Indukern F&F
DIHYDROMINTLACTONE 10% TEC
Odor: COUMARIN, LACTONA, TONKA, PHENOLIC
Liaison Carbone
KOUMALACTONE® 10% TEC
Penta International
DIHYDROMINTLACTONE 10% IN TRIETHYL CITRATE
Perfumery Laboratory
COUMALACTONE® Firmenich (KOUMALACTONE® Firmenich)
Odor: The bright aroma of beans is thin, creamy with a touch of tobacco
Vigon International
Koumalactone 10% in TEC
 
Safety Information:
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
Pictogram
 
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for (±)-dihydromint lactone usage levels up to:
  1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 8.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 12.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: III
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 21
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 1.000003.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 1.000003.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.300001.00000
breakfast cereal: 0.300001.00000
cheese: --
chewing gum: 3.0000010.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: 0.300001.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 1.000003.00000
fruit ices: 0.300001.00000
gelatins / puddings: 0.500002.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 1.000003.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: 0.300001.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 0.300001.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 80 (FGE.80) - Consideration of alicyclic, alicyclic-fused and aromatic-fused ring lactones evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to a aromatic lactone evaluated by EFSA in FGE.27 (2008)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 80, Revision 1 (FGE.80Rev1): Consideration of alicyclic, alicyclic-fused and aromatic-fused ring lactones evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to a aromatic lactone evaluated by EFSA in FGE.27 (2008)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87.
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):92015-65-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :53436632
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
3,6-dimethyl-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-3H-benzofuran-2-one
Chemidplus:0092015651
 
References:
 3,6-dimethyl-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-3H-benzofuran-2-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):53436632
Pubchem (sid):135267295
 
Other Information:
(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32219
FooDB:FDB009289
ChemSpider:View
EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:Read Report
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
balsamic
siam
benzoin absolute
FL/FR
citrus
(Z)-4-
decenal
FL/FR
coconut
gamma-
heptalactone
FL/FR
gamma-
octalactone
FL/FR
delta-
octalactone
FL/FR
coumarinic
phthalide
FL/FR
tonka ketone
FR
green
iso
butyl methyl ketone
FL/FR
marigold pot absolute
FL/FR
thiogeraniol
FL/FR
herbal
buchu mercaptan acetate
FL/FR
methyl hexyl ether
FL/FR
saffron indenone
FL/FR
yerba mate absolute
FL/FR
minty
ethyl benzoate
FL/FR
phenolic
tobacco specialty
FR
tonka
6-
amyl-alpha-pyrone
FL/FR
gamma-
hexalactone
FL/FR
octahydrocoumarin
FL/FR
whiskey lactone
FL/FR
waxy
tetradecanal
FL/FR
For Flavor
No flavor group found for these
(R)-
tonka furanone
FL
citrus
citrus
(Z)-4-
decenal
FL/FR
coconut
octahydrocoumarin
FL/FR
delta-
octalactone
FL/FR
coumarinic
phthalide
FL/FR
creamy
6-
amyl-alpha-pyrone
FL/FR
gamma-
hexalactone
FL/FR
ethereal
methyl hexyl ether
FL/FR
fatty
tetradecanal
FL/FR
fruity
buchu mercaptan acetate
FL/FR
green
iso
butyl methyl ketone
FL/FR
marigold pot absolute
FL/FR
thiogeraniol
FL/FR
herbal
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
FL
saffron indenone
FL/FR
yerba mate absolute
FL/FR
lactonic
gamma-
heptalactone
FL/FR
gamma-
octalactone
FL/FR
medicinal
ethyl benzoate
FL/FR
spicy
siam
benzoin absolute
FL/FR
woody
whiskey lactone
FL/FR
 
Potential Uses:
FRacacia
FRallspice
FRamber
 autumn leaf
FRbaby powder
FRbalsam
FRcastoreum
FRcedar forest
FLchocolate cacao
FRcinnamon
FRclover
FRcoconut
FRcream
FLdairy
FRfir balsam
FRfloral
FRgraham cracker
FRhawthorn
FRhay new mown hay
FRherbal
FRmint
FRmoss
FRmusk
FLnut
FRoriental
FRpowder
FRtobacco
FRtonka bean
FRtonka bean
FLtropical
FRvanilla
FLwhiskey
FRwoody
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 not found in nature
 
Synonyms:
 dihydromintlactone
(+/-)-dihydromintlactone
3,6-dimethyl cyclohexyl acetolactone
3,6-dimethyl-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-3H-benzofuran-2-one
3,6-dimethylcyclohexylacetolactone
 hexahydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(3H)-benzofuranone
2-(2-hydroxy-4-methyl cyclohexyl) propionic acid gamma lactone
 koumalactone (Firmenich)
 koumalactone 10% in TEC (Firmenich)
 koumalactone 10% TEC (Firmenich)
 natactone 10 (Firmenich)
 
 
Notes:
Used as a food additive [EAFUS]
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