Flavor ingredient regulatory record
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is an ester in the fruity family, FEMA GRAS under FEMA number 3848 (CAS 71660-03-2). Its odor is sweet, fruity, citrus, floral, herbal.
- FEMA
- 3848
- CAS
- 71660-03-2
- JECFA
- 1098
- EU FL
- 09.930
GRAS status: FEMA GRAS, publication 18. Recorded by FDA in the Substances Added to Food inventory under CAS 15111-97-4.
Structure
Under review
The structure for cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is still under identity review, so no drawing is shown until the record is confirmed.
Identity
Can cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate be labeled natural?
Nature occurrence: Not yet found in nature (provisional).
Nature occurrence has not been settled for this substance, so the natural or artificial class is not stated here. The FEMA GRAS status does not depend on it.
Regulatory status, with citations
United States
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is FEMA GRAS under FEMA number 3848. It is cited in the Code of Federal Regulations at 21 CFR 172.515.
European Union and United Kingdom
Listed on the Union List of flavouring substances as FL 09.930, Annex I Part A under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008, evaluation status approved (EFSA). The UK retains the same list.
JECFA (WHO / FAO)
JECFA number 1098, evaluated at the 64th meeting in 2005. no safety concern at current levels of intake.
Other US flags
Not on the California Proposition 65 list.
Odor and taste
Odor: Sweet, fruity, citrus, floral, herbal.
Where it is used
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is used in beverage, confection, fruit flavors, aroma compounds and perfume, typically as a fruity note.
Structurally similar flavor ingredients
Flavor ingredients with a GRAS determination closest to cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate by structure. Whether one can replace it is a sensory and regulatory call; the reformulation tool works that through.
| Material | FEMA | Similarity | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dihydrocarvyl acetate | 2380 | 93% | In nature |
| Carvyl propionate | 2251 | 86% | In nature |
| p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-yl acetate | 3561 | 80% | In nature |
| Perillaldehyde propyleneglycol acetal | 4530 | 65% | Not determined |
| Santalyl acetate | 3007 | 63% | In nature |
More esters in this index
Furfuryl pentanoate · Phenyl butyrate · Hexadecyl lactate · Methyl benzoate · Ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate · Crotonic acid
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate FAQ
Is cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate on the FEMA GRAS list?
It is. FEMA number 3848 covers cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate. It is also codified at 21 CFR 172.515.
What is the FEMA number for cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate?
The FEMA number for cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is 3848 and its CAS registry number is 71660-03-2. FEMA files it in the fruity flavor category.
Is cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate approved in the EU?
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is on the EU Union List of flavouring substances as FL 09.930 (Annex I Part A) under Regulation 1334/2008.
Has JECFA evaluated cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate?
Yes. JECFA number 1098, evaluated at the 64th meeting in 2005. Conclusion: no safety concern at current levels of intake.
What is cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate used for?
cis and trans-p-1(7)8-Menthadien-2-yl acetate is described as sweet, fruity, citrus, floral, herbal. It shows up in beverage, confection, fruit flavors, aroma compounds and perfume.
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Sources and attribution. The identity and regulatory facts on this page are taken from the FDA Substances Added to Food inventory, a US government record, which lists this substance as CIS- AND TRANS-P-1(7),8-MENTHADIEN-2-YL ACETATE under CAS 15111-97-4 and carries its FEMA number, its JECFA flavor number and its 21 CFR citations. The inventory is searchable at FDA. FDA records its technical effect as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
A FEMA GRAS conclusion is reached by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States, and the FEMA number names that conclusion. FEMA publishes its own entry for this substance in the FEMA Flavor Library, which is the authoritative record of what the Panel decided and is worth reading alongside this page.
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About this page. Facts come from the FDA Substances Added to Food inventory, the Code of Federal Regulations, the EPA TSCA Inventory, the EU Union List, JECFA and the Ambrose database, with FEMA's published determination cited where it applies; parts of the text are written by Ambrose AI, which can make mistakes. Check the cited source before relying on anything here. This is not regulatory or legal advice.