Chemical Properties
Dehydromenthofurolactone has a hay- and coumarin-like odor and taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in peppermint oil.
Definition
ChEBI: P-Mentha-2,4(8)-dien-9,3-olide is a member of benzofurans.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, slightly brown toasted coconut-like, minty, stale peppermint and
spearmint with earthy and rooty undertones.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, slightly brown celery-like, slight coconut, minty with brown davana
nuances.
