Description

Thiomenthone is a sulfur-containing derivative of menthone, offering a unique organoleptic profile distinct from its oxygenated counterpart. This compound is valued for its potent, diffusive aroma with sulfurous, tropical, and catty nuances, making it a powerful tool for fragrance creation. It is primarily sought by flavor and fragrance houses for use in high-impact perfumery, particularly in creating modern, exotic, and fruity accords. Its high volatility and specific sensory characteristics require expert handling to achieve desired effects in final formulations.

Application

• Fine Fragrance: Used as a key modifier in top notes to impart exotic, tropical fruit, and blackcurrant bud effects.
• Functional Perfumery: Enhances the freshness and diffusion of air care, laundry, and personal care products with sulfurous-citrus notes.
• Flavor Creation: Employed in trace amounts to create complex tropical fruit, passionfruit, and grapefruit flavor nuances.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of other sulfur-containing fragrance ingredients.
• Specialty Chemical Blending: Used in custom aroma chemical blends for specific customer applications in cosmetics and household products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiomenthone
CAS No.	78357-19-4
Molecular Formula	C10H18S
Molecular Weight	170.32 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Menthane-8-thio-3-one; 8-Thiomenthone; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanethione; Thiomenthone (racemic); Thiomentone; FEMA 3177; 8-Mercapto-p-menthan-3-one
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Quality Control

Our Thiomenthone is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process and final batch testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and organoleptic evaluation by expert panels. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific gravity is provided with each shipment, ensuring consistency and reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its high volatility and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.510

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.