(+)-MENTHOFURAN

Synonym(s):(R)-3,6-Dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran;(6R)-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran

CAS NO.：17957-94-7
Empirical Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
MDL number: MFCD00142332
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-02 08:55:37

What is (+)-MENTHOFURAN?

Chemical properties

Colorless mobile liquid. Easily oxidized in air and daylight, and it will become darker of color, more viscous.Sweet, haylike-minty odor, sometimes referred to as "Lactone"-odor.

The Uses of (+)-MENTHOFURAN

(R)-(+)-Menthofuran is a potential precursor of p-?menthane lactone in red wines. Menthofuran is a monoterpene found in mint plants that is oxidized by mammalian cytochrome P 450 (CYP)?1 to hepatotoxic metabolites.

Definition

ChEBI: A menthofuran that is 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 6 (the 6R-enantiomer).

Preparation

(+)-Menthofuran is prepared by isolation from "high-Menthofuran"- bearing Mentha piperita oils.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohol and oils.

Properties of (+)-MENTHOFURAN

Boiling point:	204-206 °C(lit.)
Density	0.97 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.484
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	neat
form	Liquid
color	Colourless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. mint leafy herbal camphoreous
optical activity	[α]20/D +100±2°, neat
Water Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water
BRN	2729

Safety information for (+)-MENTHOFURAN

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.