W266825
L-Menthyl acetate
natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym(s):
(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate
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grade
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
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
greener alternative product characteristics
Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability
Greener Alternative Product
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
greener alternative category
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
General description
Application
- 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).
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Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
170.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
77 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
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