l-Menthyl Acetate

HERBAL • FLORAL • MINTY • FRESH • HERBAL
Over 75% • Not Assessed • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate
Molecular Formula: C12H22O2

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SYNONYM

l-Menthyl acetate

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Milder than menthol, can be used in floral compositions.
Performs well in soaps, giving freshness and lift without a very strong minty note.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Found in mint oils.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: – Good
Fabric Softener (pH3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH3.5): Fair
Toiletry Applications (pH6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH9): Good
Soap (pH10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH11): Good
Bleach (pH14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Poor
Hair: Good

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >24
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

<5%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 87ºC
GC: 98% min. as Menthyl Acetate
CAS No.: 2623-23-6 / 89-48-5
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2668
CLogP: 4.39
Optical Rotation: -75º to -70º
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 198.31
Vapor Pressure: 12.20 Pa at 25ºC