Description

L-Menthyl Acetate is a high-purity, naturally-derived ester widely recognized for its clean, refreshing minty aroma and cooling sensation. This compound is a key intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient valued for its stability and organoleptic properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking to create sophisticated mint profiles and cooling agents.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary building block for creating and enhancing mint, peppermint, and cooling notes in perfumes, colognes, air fresheners, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a flavoring agent in confectionery, chewing gum, oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash), and beverages to impart a fresh, cooling mint taste.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a flavor corrigent in syrups, lozenges, and topical formulations to mask unpleasant tastes and provide a cooling mouthfeel.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into skincare products, balms, and aftershaves for its soothing, cooling sensation and refreshing aromatic qualities.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Utilized in essential oil blends and diffuser products for its invigorating and clarifying minty aroma.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Menthyl Acetate
CAS No.	16409-45-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Menthyl acetate; L-Menthyl acetate; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate; p-Menth-3-yl acetate; Acetic acid (-)-menthyl ester; Menthol acetate; L-Menthol acetate; FEMA 2668
EINECS	240-459-6

Quality Control

Our L-Menthyl Acetate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients. Comprehensive testing includes identity, assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is stable under recommended conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Odor	Characteristic, refreshing minty odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-70° to -80°
Refractive Index n20/D	1.443 - 1.448
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.922 - 0.930
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.