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CAS NO.2623-23-6
Chiraroma
l-Menthyl Acetate
HERBAL
FLORAL
MINTY
FRESH
HERBAL
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate
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C12H22O2
SYNONYM
l-Menthyl acetate
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.
OCCURENCE IN NATURE
Found in Mint oils.
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
SUBSTANTIVITY
Skin
Good
Dry Fabric
Poor
Wet Fabric
Poor
Hair
Good
TENACITY ON BLOTTER
Hours
>24
Days
00
Weeks
00
BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY
Diffusive
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
<5%
TECHNICAL DATA
Flash Point°C
87ºC
GC
98% min. as Menthyl Acetate
CAS No.
2623-23-6
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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