L-MENTHYL ACETATE
Synonym(s):(R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate
- CAS NO.：16409-45-3
- Empirical Formula: C12H22O2
- Molecular Weight: 198.3
- MDL number: MFCD00001482
- EINECS: 240-459-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:14:25
What is L-MENTHYL ACETATE?
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid; menthol-like odor.Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Chemical properties
l-Menthyl acetate has a fresh odor similar to mint and rose (on dilution). It has a characteristic, fresh, pungent flavor, different from menthol (being much milder). It has a cool mouthfeel with only a trace of mint flavor.
Occurrence
Reported as a normal constituent of peppermint oil in varying amounts, depending on the source; the synthetic product is optically levorotatory; the commercial product is optically inactive.
The Uses of L-MENTHYL ACETATE
L-Menthyl Acetate is a component of essential oils extracted from natural sources.
The Uses of L-MENTHYL ACETATE
Perfumery, flavoring.
Preparation
By reacting acetic anhydride with menthol in the presence of anhydrous sodium acetate.
Definition
ChEBI: (+/-)-Menthyl acetate is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: tea-like, cooling and fruity
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 25 ppm
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Properties of L-MENTHYL ACETATE
| Melting point: | <25 °C |
| Boiling point: | 229-230 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2668 | MENTHYL ACETATE (ISOMER UNSPECIFIED) |
| Flash point: | 171 °F |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. tea cooling minty fruity berry |
| JECFA Number | 431 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 16409-45-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for L-MENTHYL ACETATE
| Pictogram(s) |
 Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. |
Computed Descriptors for L-MENTHYL ACETATE
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