| Name | menthofuran |
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| Synonyms |
3,9-Epoxy-p-mentha-3,8-diene
3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]furan MENTHOFURAN(SG) FEMA 3235 EINECS 207-795-5 Menthofurane 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-1-benzofuran MENTHOFURAN UNII:LK024V9U3C Menthofuran 10GR 3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-benzofuran Benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl- p-Mentha-3,8-diene,3,9-epoxy MENTHOFURAN,NATURAL MENTHOFURAN WITH GC MFCD00041851 3,6-Dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran 2-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran |
| Description | Menthofuran is a proximate toxic metabolite of (R)-(+)-Pulegone. Menthofuran regulates essential oil biosynthesis in peppermint by controlling a downstream monoterpene reductase[1][2]. |
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| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 210.7±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 150.218 |
| Flash Point | 75.6±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 150.104462 |
| PSA | 13.14000 |
| LogP | 4.02 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.490 |
| Storage condition | 2-8°C |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Safety Phrases | S24/25 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | DF7995750 |
| Precursor 7 | |
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| DownStream 3 | |