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(-)-Menthyl acetate

(-)-Menthyl acetate structure

(-)-Menthyl acetate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    2623-23-6

  • Formula:

    C12H22O2

  • Chemical Name:

    (-)-Menthyl acetate

  • Synonyms:

    Cyclohexanol,5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,1-acetate,(1R,2S,5R)-;Menthol,acetate,(1R,3R,4S)-(-)-;Cyclohexanol,5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,acetate,[1R-(1α,2β,5α)]-;Cyclohexanol,5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,acetate,(1R,2S,5R)-;(-)-Menthyl acetate;L-Menthyl acetate;l-Menthyl acetate;l-Menthol acetate;l-(-)-Menthyl acetate;(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol acetate;(-)-Menthol acetate;NSC 3722;NSC 52970;(-)-p-Menthyl acetate;Acetic acid (R)-menthyl ester

  • Categories:

    Flavors and Fragrances  >  Synthetic Fragrances

Description

​Menthyl acetate (L-Menthyl acetate) is a derivative of L-menthol. ​Menthyl acetate is effective to enhance 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) skin permeation[1].

(-)-Menthyl acetate Basic Attributes

198.3

198.30

2208505

220-076-0

29153900

Characteristics

26.30000

4.10

Liquid

0.9±0.1 g/cm3

<25 °C

229.5 °C

171 °F

1.448

soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, most fixed oils; slightly soluble in water, glycerol

Store below +30°C.

0.0707mmHg at 25°C

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

EARTHY, WEEDY, FRUITY, BERRY-LIKE ODOR

EARTHY, WEEDY, FRUITY, BERRY-LIKE TASTE

Safety Information

NA 1993 / PGIII

3

24/25

AI5900000

(-)-Menthyl acetate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

Isolated from peppermint oil (type l). In the presence of anhydrous sodium acetate, it is obtained from the reaction of menthol and acetic anhydride after washing and distillation (dl type).

Uses

GB 2760-1996 stipulates the allowable food flavors. Mainly used to prepare mint, fruit and berry flavors.

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