Description

Menthyl Butyrate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and functional properties. It serves as a versatile intermediate and additive, offering a characteristic minty, fruity aroma profile. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials. Our supply ensures consistent performance and meets stringent quality standards for global B2B applications.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for creating and enhancing minty, fruity, and cooling notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Additives: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart fresh, sweet, and berry-like nuances to confectionery, beverages, and oral care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block or a flavor-masking agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicinal formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral intermediate or a protecting group reagent in advanced organic synthesis and fine chemical production.
• Industrial Aromatics: Employed in air fresheners, detergents, and household cleaning products to provide a long-lasting, pleasant scent.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Utilized to modify and improve the flavor profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menthyl Butyrate
CAS No.	6070-14-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	226.36 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Menthyl butyrate; (-)-Menthyl butanoate; p-Menth-3-yl butyrate; Butanoic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl ester; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl butyrate; Menthol butyrate; Butyric acid menthyl ester
EINECS	227-985-8

Quality Control

Our Menthyl Butyrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) is recommended. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	-70° to -80°
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.445 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.900 - 0.920

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