- Menthyl acetate
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Not to be confused with methyl acetate.
L-Menthyl acetate[1] Acetic acid [(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl] esterOther names(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetateIdentifiers CAS number 2623-23-6 PubChem 220674 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]([C@@H](C1)OC(=O)C)C(C)C
Properties Molecular formula C12H22O2 Molar mass 198.30 g/mol Density 0.92 g/mL Boiling point 229-230 °C
Hazards Flash point 77 °C acetate (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Menthyl acetate is a natural monoterpene which contributes to the smell and flavor of peppermint. It is the acetate ester of menthol. Menthyl acetate constitutes 3-5% of the volatile oil of mentha piperita.[2]
References
- ^ L-Menthyl acetate at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ PDR for Herbal Medicines, 4th Edition, Thomson Healthcare, page 640. ISBN 978-1563636783
Categories:- Monoterpenes
- Acetate esters
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