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Menthyl acetate
- CAS Number
- : 89-48-5
- HS Code
- : 2915.39.00
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- : (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate
- Molecular Formula
- : C12H22O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- : 198.3000
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- : Menthyl acetate; l-Menthyl acetate; (−)-Menthyl acetate
- Purity / Assay (%)
- : 95% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- : Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- : Liquid
- Concentration
- : Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- : Clear to slightly colored liquid
- Odor
- : Minty, fresh
- Melting Point (°C)
- : -4.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- : 229
- Density (g/cm³)
- : 0.9250
- Solubility in Water
- : Insoluble
- Signal Word
- : Warning
- GHS Hazard Class
- : Skin sensitizer
- H-Statements
- : H317
- P-Statements
- : P261|P272|P280
- REACH Status
- : Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- : Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- : 10
- Storage Conditions
- : Cool, dry, dark place
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Synthesis: Menthyl acetate is typically synthesized by esterification of L-Menthol with acetic acid. This reaction is often catalyzed by an acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid. The resulting product is then purified through distillation.