Menthyl acetate
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Not to be confused with methyl acetate.
| L-Menthyl acetate[1] | |
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Acetic acid [(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl] ester |
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Other names
(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 2623-23-6 |
| PubChem | 220674 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C12H22O2 |
| Molar mass | 198.30 g/mol |
| Density | 0.92 g/mL |
| Boiling point |
229-230 °C |
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| Flash point | 77 °C |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ L-Menthyl acetate at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ PDR for Herbal Medicines, 4th Edition, Thomson Healthcare, page 640. ISBN 978-1563636783
