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L-Menthyl acetate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O2
CAS Number:
2623-23-6
Molecular Weight:
198.30
FEMA Number:
2668
Beilstein:
2208505
EC Number:
220-076-0
MDL number:
MFCD00001482
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901233
Flavis number:
9.016
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.20

Assay

≥98%

optical activity

[α]20/D −73°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)

bp

229-230 °C (lit.)

density

0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

herbaceous; minty

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C12H22O2/c1-8(2)11-6-5-9(3)7-12(11)14-10(4)13/h8-9,11-12H,5-7H2,1-4H3/t9-,11+,12-/m1/s1

InChI key

XHXUANMFYXWVNG-ADEWGFFLSA-N

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  • Inclusion complexes of β-cyclodextrin with isomeric ester aroma compounds: Preparation, characterization, mechanism study, and controlled release.: This study examines the formation of inclusion complexes between β-cyclodextrin and isomeric esters like l-Menthyl acetate, emphasizing their controlled release properties which could have significant implications in food flavoring and pharmaceuticals (Xiao et al., 2024).

  • Enhancing the Enantioselectivity and Catalytic Efficiency of Esterase from Bacillus subtilis for Kinetic Resolution of l-Menthol through Semirational Design.: Research focuses on optimizing esterase enzymes for the kinetic resolution of l-Menthol using l-Menthyl acetate, highlighting advances in biocatalysis that enhance selectivity and efficiency in synthetic chemistry (Zhou et al., 2024).

  • Engineering a Bacillus subtilis esterase for selective hydrolysis of d, l-menthyl acetate in an organic solvent-free system.: This publication details the engineering of an esterase for efficient hydrolysis of l-Menthyl acetate, demonstrating the potential for more sustainable and efficient biochemical processes in industry (Qiao et al., 2023).

  • Conversion and Hydrothermal Decomposition of Major Components of Mint Essential Oil by Small-Scale Subcritical Water Treatment.: Investigates the decomposition of l-Menthyl acetate within mint essential oil under subcritical water conditions, providing insights into the stability and transformation of flavor compounds under industrial processing conditions (Chiou et al., 2020).

  • Enhancement in skin permeation of 5-aminolevulinic acid using l-menthol and its derivatives.: This study explores the use of l-Menthyl acetate to enhance the skin permeation of 5-aminolevulinic acid, suggesting its potential application in transdermal drug delivery systems (Tokuoka et al., 2008).


Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 25 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Mentha arvensis, peppermint, scotch spearmint, raspberry, mango, buchu oil, lemon balm, ginger and orange juice eucalyptus oil.

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Environment
GHS09

Hazard Statements

H411

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P391 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Tai-Ying Chiou et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 25(8) (2020-04-26)
Thermal stabilities of four major components (l-menthol, l-menthone, piperitone, and l-menthyl acetate) of Japanese mint essential oil were evaluated via subcritical water treatment. To improve experimental throughput for measuring compound stabilities, a small-scale subcritical water treatment method using ampoule bottles
Alexandros P Katsoulidis et al.
Nature, 565(7738), 213-217 (2019-01-11)
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline synthetic porous materials formed by binding organic linkers to metal nodes: they can be either rigid1,2 or flexible3. Zeolites and rigid MOFs have widespread applications in sorption, separation and catalysis that arise from their ability
Justyna Aszyk et al.
Analytica chimica acta, 1038, 67-78 (2018-10-04)
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Justyna Aszyk et al.
Journal of chromatography. A, 1547, 86-98 (2018-03-15)
Many flavour compounds that are present in e-liquids for e-cigarettes are responsible for specific tastes and smoking sensations for users. Data concerning content and specific types of flavours is often limited and unknown to users. The aim of the research
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 55-55 (2005)
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