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L-Menthyl acetate

Synonym(s):(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate

  • CAS NO.:2623-23-6
  • Empirical Formula: C12H22O2
  • Molecular Weight: 198.3
  • MDL number: MFCD00001482
  • EINECS: 220-076-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-02 08:55:14
L-Menthyl acetate Structural

What is L-Menthyl acetate?

Chemical properties

(1R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate occurs in peppermint oils. It is a colorless liquid with a fresh, fruity, peppermint odor.
(?)-Menthyl acetate is prepared by acetylation of (?)-menthol (e.g., with acetic anhydride). It is used mainly in peppermint flavors and reconstituted peppermint oils, but also to a small extent in perfumery.

The Uses of L-Menthyl acetate

L-Menthyl Acetate, and its derivatives, is used as a penetration enhancers, to enhance the skin permeation of various drugs with differing lipophilicities, such as 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN), lidocaine (LD), etc.

Definition

ChEBI: (-)-Menthyl acetate is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 25 ppm

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Synthesis

L-Menthyl acetate is produced by direct esterification of racemicMenthol with Acetic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Properties of L-Menthyl acetate

Melting point: <25 °C
Boiling point: 229-230 °C(lit.)
alpha  -81°(20/D, c=8, C6H6)
Density  0.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  45Pa at 20℃
FEMA  2668 | MENTHYL ACETATE (ISOMER UNSPECIFIED)
refractive index  n20/D 1.447(lit.)
Flash point: 171 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  neat
form  Liquid
color  Colourless
Specific Gravity 0.922
Odor at 100.00 %. mentholic minty herbal tea fruity woody floral earthy
optical activity [α]20/D 81°, c = 8 in benzene
Water Solubility  23.2mg/L at 20℃
Merck  14,5839
JECFA Number 431
BRN  2208505
CAS DataBase Reference 2623-23-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)- (2623-23-6)

Safety information for L-Menthyl acetate

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Computed Descriptors for L-Menthyl acetate

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