29066-34-0

Basic information

• Product Name: Menthyl acetate
• Synonyms: Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1alpha,2beta,5alpha)-(±1-ISOPROPYL-4-METHYLCYCLOHEX-2-YL ACETATE 98%;[(1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] acetate;Menthyl acetate;DL-MENTHYL ACETATE RACEMIC;dextro,laevo-menthyl acetate
• CAS NO: 29066-34-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 198.3
• EINECS: 249-409-8
• Mol File: 29066-34-0.mol
• Article Data: 53

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 228-229oC
• Flash Point: 92.2°C
• Appearance: COA
• Density: 0.922
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0707mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.448
• CAS DataBase Reference: Menthyl acetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Menthyl acetate(29066-34-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Menthyl acetate(29066-34-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 29066-34-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Menthyl acetate, synthesized by esterification of racemic menthol, is a chemical compound with a crisper and less fruity odor compared to its counterpart, (?)-menthyl acetate. It is widely utilized in the fragrance industry for its distinct scent and properties.

Uses

Used in Fragrance Industry:
Menthyl acetate is used as a fragrance ingredient for its crisp and less fruity aroma, adding a unique scent to various products.
Used in Essential Oil Compositions:
It serves as a key component in the formulation of essential oils, contributing to their overall scent profile and enhancing the sensory experience.
Used in Household Perfumery:
Menthyl acetate is also utilized in the creation of perfumes for household items, such as air fresheners and cleaning products, to provide a pleasant and long-lasting fragrance.

InChI:InChI=1/C12H22O2/c1-8(2)11-6-5-9(3)7-12(11)14-10(4)13/h8-9,11-12H,5-7H2,1-4H3/t9-,11+,12-/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 1181819-05-5 menthol 
• 89-78-1 [1-α]-5-methyl-2-[1-methylethyl]-cyclohexanol 
• 108-05-4 vinyl acetate 
• 20752-34-5 neoisomenthol 
• 23283-97-8 (+)-(1S,2R,5R)-isomenthol 
• 127-09-3 sodium acetate 
• 506-96-7 Acetyl bromide 
• 1106676-22-5 C₁₇H₂₆O 
• 3623-53-8 neoisomenthol 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 
• 3623-52-7 isomenthol 
• 57706-87-3 (1S,2R,4R)-2-(1-Ethyl-1,5-dimethyl-hexyloxy)-1-isopropyl-4-methyl-cyclohexane 

Downstream Products

• 64240-81-9 3-iodo-p-menthane 
• 663218-93-7 3ξ-bromo-1r-methyl-4t-isopropyl-cyclohexane 
• 99-82-1 Menthane 
• 89-78-1 menthol 
• 2216-51-5 (-)-menthol 
• 5157-89-1 D-menthyl acetate 
• 15356-60-2 (1S,2R,5S)-(+)-menthol 
• 491-07-6 (+/-)-menthone 
• 2623-23-6 L-menthyl acetate 

Relevant articles and documents

Solvent-free Acetylation Procedure

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Continuous-Flow Chemo and Enzymatic Synthesis of Monoterpenic Esters with Integrated Purification

Monoterpenic esters are very important flavor and fragrance compounds due to their organoleptic properties. Despite their importance, many drawbacks are found for the production of monoterpenic esters. Here in we report two different approach's (chemo and enzymatic) for the continuous production of monoterpenic esters with integrated purification arriving on the desired molecules with high yields (>95%) and short reaction times.

Proton-gradient-transfer acid complexes and their catalytic performance for the synthesis of geranyl acetate

Special proton-gradient-transfer acid complexes (PGTACs) in which the bonded protons are not equivalent and have gradients in transfer ability, acidity, and reactivity were reported. The acidity gradient of the protons gave the PGTACs excellent catalytic activity and selectivity in the esterification of terpenols. These PGTACs are “reaction-induced self-separation catalysts” and can be easily reused. The kinetics with PGTACs as catalyst in the esterification of geraniol were also studied for use in engineering design.