Menthyl acetate (CAS No 89-48-5)

Acetic acid menthol ester: Chemical substance, colorless to light yellow transparent liquid; There is a soft fragrance of mint and rose, with a cool and spicy feeling; It can be used as spice to prepare mint, fruit, berry and other fruit flavor essence for food and drinks; Make rose, lily of the valley and other flower scented essence for cosmetics, toilet water and soap; It can also be made into oriental and citrus essence.

Nickname: 5-methyl-2- (1-methylethyl) cyclohexanol acetate; 5-methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexyl acetate

Chemical formula: C12H22O2

Density: 0.9185 (20 ℃)

Color: colorless to pale yellow liquid

Odor: Mild mint aroma

Molar mass: 198.31 g/mol

Boiling point (℃): 227

Flash point (℃): 92

Refractive index: 1.4469

Content: dl type: ≥ 97.0% l-type: ≥ 98.0%

Acid value (calculated as KOH)/(mg/g): ≤ 2.0

Refractive index (20 ℃): 1.443~1.450

Solubility (25 ℃): 1mL of the sample is completely soluble in 6mL of 70% (volume fraction) ethanol; 1mL of the sample is fully soluble in 1mL of 80% (volume fraction) ethanol. Toxic LD50 (mg/kg): Rat oral 3000.

Shelf life: 24 months without opening the seal

Storage conditions: Store this product in a well ventilated and cool place. Avoid various impurities and pollution.

Preparation or source:

1. Directly extracted from mint;

2. In the presence of anhydrous sodium acetate, l-menthol reacts with acetic anhydride. After the reaction is completed, excess acid is washed with water, neutralized, and refined by distillation;

3. Heat menthol and acetyl chloride together for esterification, then neutralize, separate the organic layer, and obtain it through vacuum distillation.

Other information

Natural products exist in peppermint oil; Natural products have left-handed and right-handed bodies, while synthetic products have left-handed bodies,. Specific rotation - 79.42 degrees.

Product Usage:

1. Used for food, milk and bread to enhance the aroma and enhance the taste, making the aroma long-lasting.

2. For shampoo, facial mask, cream, shower gel, perfume soap, daily chemical, lasting fragrance.

3. Used in e-cigarettes, tobacco, flavoring, adding flavor, and improving aroma.

4. Professional perfumers can use formulas to improve fragrance and create enticing aromas.