Ingredient reference

8-Mercapto-p-menthan-3-one

p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one

CAS number
38462-22-5
Type
Aroma chemical
Origin
synthetic
Typical pyramid position
heart

Synonyms & trade names

p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one · 8-Mercapto-p-menthane-3-one · buchu mercaptan · 5-methyl-2-(2-sulfanylpropan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one · 2-(1-Mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanone · Cyclohexanone, 2-(1-mercapto-1-methylethyl)-5-methyl- · FEMA No. 3177 · p-Mentha-8-thiol-3-one (natural)

IFRA 51st Amendment

No IFRA Standard restricts 8-Mercapto-p-menthan-3-one (CAS 38462-22-5) in the 51st Amendment. General good-practice limits and allergen labelling rules may still apply.

Informational summary of the IFRA 51st Amendment dataset — not legal or toxicological advice. Always verify against the official IFRA Standard and your supplier's documentation before selling a product.

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