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Menthyl acetate

97%

• Synonym(s): (±)-Menthol acetate, (±)-Menthyl acetate, dl-Menthyl acetate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₂₂O₂
• CAS Number: 89-48-5
• Molecular Weight: 198.30
• EC Number: 201-911-8
• MDL number: MFCD00062975
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24866452
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 97%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
• bp: 228-229 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.922 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: ester
• SMILES string: CC(C)C1CCC(C)CC1OC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C12H22O2/c1-8(2)11-6-5-9(3)7-12(11)14-10(4)13/h8-9,11-12H,5-7H2,1-4H3
• InChI key: XHXUANMFYXWVNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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).

Menthyl acetate is a monoterpene that is widely utilized as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry.

Application

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Hazard Statements: H411
• Precautionary Statements: P273
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 197.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 92 °C - closed cup