Menthyl Acetate L


 TICSA Code No.
 C134143
 
Chemical Name (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-isopropyl-cyclohexanyl acetate C12H22O2
Synonym (1R,3R,4S)-(-)-Menthyl acetate  
CAS No. 2623-23-6 M.W. 198.31
 Odour Description Mild and sweet, slightly fruity-herbaceous, minty odour.  
 Occurrence in Nature
Found in Mint oils.
 
 Application Information
Milder than menthol, can be used in floral compositions. It is a good performer in soaps, giving at the same time freshness and lift without a very strong minty note.
 
Typical Use Level: Up to 5%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Poor Skin  Good
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Good Dry Fabric  Poor
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric  Poor
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Good
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter  > 24 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Fair    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.924-0.929
 Flash Point oC  87CC
 [a]20D -70o    
 GC MIN 98% as Menthyl acetate    
 Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid    
CLogP 4.179    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2668