Description

Ethyl L-Menthyl Carbonate is a high-purity, chiral organic ester derived from L-menthol. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and a cooling agent, offering a clean, refreshing profile. It is primarily utilized in the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis. Our supply of Ethyl L-Menthyl Carbonate CAS NO 35106-15-1 ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for industrial applications.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for imparting a fresh, minty, and cooling sensation in chewing gums, candies, oral care products, and fine perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other therapeutic compounds.
• Personal Care Products: Used in formulations for lotions, balms, and topical creams to provide a long-lasting cooling effect.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed as a cooling and flavoring agent in mentholated tobacco products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a protective group or a specialty solvent in organic synthesis and asymmetric catalysis.
• Food Additives: Functions as a synthetic cooling agent in various food products where a minty flavor is desired.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl L-Menthyl Carbonate
CAS No.	35106-15-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	228.33 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Menthyl Ethyl Carbonate; (-)-Menthyl Ethyl Carbonate; Ethyl (-)-Menthyl Carbonate; Ethyl (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl Carbonate; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl Ethyl Carbonate; FEMA 4305; Coolant Agent 10; Cooling Agent 10
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl L-Menthyl Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and compliance with relevant specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0% (L-Isomer)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.458 - 1.462
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.990

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