Description

L-Menthyl Acrylate is a specialized acrylate ester monomer derived from menthol, offering unique stereochemistry and a bulky side chain. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing polymers with specific optical, chiral, and physical properties not achievable with standard acrylates. It serves as a critical building block for advanced material scientists and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty polymer industries, enabling innovations in controlled-release systems, chiral stationary phases, and high-performance coatings.

Application

• Chiral Polymer Synthesis: Key monomer for creating optically active polymers used in asymmetric catalysis and chiral separation media for HPLC.
• Controlled-Release Matrices: Used in the development of specialty polymers for the slow, targeted release of active ingredients in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Advanced Material Modifier: Imparts low surface energy, specific tacticity, and biocompatibility to polymers for coatings, adhesives, and biomedical applications.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, leveraging its menthol-derived backbone.
• Photoresist & Photopolymer Formulations: Utilized in advanced lithography and 3D printing resins where specific dissolution rates and reactivity are required.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a crosslinker in polymer networks to enhance thermal stability, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Menthyl Acrylate
CAS No.	4835-96-5
Molecular Formula	C13H22O2
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acrylate; (-)-Menthyl acrylate; L-(-)-Menthyl acrylate; Acrylic acid, menthyl ester; (1R,2S,5R)-Menthyl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl ester; (1R)-(-)-Menthyl acrylate
EINECS	225-417-0

Quality Control

Our L-Menthyl Acrylate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity, correct stereochemistry, and the absence of critical impurities like polymerization inhibitors or residual catalysts. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing specifications for assay, enantiomeric excess, and key physical parameters to support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified for specific grades. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and initiators.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Rotation ([α]20D)	-70° to -80° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	50 - 200 ppm

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