Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-

CAS NO.：89-48-5
Empirical Formula: C12H22O2
Molecular Weight: 198.3
MDL number: MFCD00063644
EINECS: 201-911-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:19:44

What is Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-?

Description

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. May be prepared by reacting acetic anhydride with menthol in the presence of anhydrous sodium acetate.

The Uses of Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-

Menthyl acetate is in perfumery; emphasizes floral notes, especially that of rose, used in toilet waters having a lavender odor. Has been suggested for flavoring extracts having caraway or mint flavors.

The Uses of Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-

Menthyl acetate may be used in the preparation of 3-amino-2-hydroxyalkanoates via lithium amide-supported Mannich-type reaction of its lithium enolate with PMP-arylaldimines (PMP=p-methoxyphenyl) followed by in situ oxidation with oxaziridine.

What are the applications of Application

Menthyl acetate is a monoterpene building block

Definition

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

General Description

Menthyl acetate (MA), a monoterpene is one of the main constituent of the peppermint essential oil obtained from the leaves of Mentha piperita. It has been reported to show ambulation-promoting effect in mice. Its fumigant and repellent activity has been evaluated on first-instar nymphs of the bloodsucking bug Rhodnius prolixus. The decomposition of MA in an atmospheric flow reactor and a low-pressure flat flame has been investigated by molecular-beam mass spectrometry (MBMS).

Properties of Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-

Melting point:	25°C
alpha	D20 -79.42°
Boiling point:	228-229 °C (lit.)
Density	0.922 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	26Pa at 25℃
FEMA	2668 \| MENTHYL ACETATE (ISOMER UNSPECIFIED)
refractive index	n20/D 1.447(lit.)
Flash point:	198 °F
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Colourless
Odor	at 100.00 %. tea minty fruity
Water Solubility	17mg/L at 25℃
JECFA Number	431
Merck	13,5863
CAS DataBase Reference	89-48-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Menthyl acetate(89-48-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	(+/-)-Menthyl acetate (89-48-5)

Safety information for Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-

Signal word	Danger
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.