L-Menthyl acetate

ALDRICH/W266825 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym: (1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate

CAS Number: 2623-23-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 198.30
EC Number: 220-076-0
MDL Number: MFCD00001482
Linear Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W266825-SAMPLE-K	1 each	$64.10 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W266825-100G-K	100 g	$78.20 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W266825-1KG-K	1 kg	$427.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites

Properties
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Basic Data

agency	follows IFRA guidelines
application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	≥98%
bp	229-230 °C (lit.)
density	0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
documentation	see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen	no known allergens
fragrance allergen	no known allergens
grade	FG
	Fragrance grade
	Halal
	Kosher
	natural
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
optical activity	[α]20/D −73°, neat
organoleptic	herbaceous; minty
Quality Level	300
	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1223/2009
	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
	FCC
	FDA 21 CFR 117
	FDA 21 CFR 182.20
SMILES string	CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1OC(C)=O

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 ).
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.
Packaging:	1 kg in glass bottle
Packaging:	100 g in glass bottle

WGK Germany	WGK 2
Flash Point(F)	170.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	77 °C - closed cup

Purity	≥98%
bp	229-230 °C (lit.)
Density	0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
FEMA Number	2668
UNSPSC	12164502

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