Description

L-Menthyl Formate is a high-purity, chiral ester derived from menthol, valued for its clean, refreshing minty aroma and cooling sensation. This compound serves as a versatile and effective flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its stability and organoleptic properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and personal care industries seeking to create sophisticated minty or cooling profiles in their products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for synthesizing high-value mint, peppermint, and cooling flavorants and aroma chemicals.
• Food & Beverage: Used as a flavoring agent in confectionery, chewing gum, oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash), and beverages to impart a fresh, cooling taste.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for shaving creams, lotions, balms, and skincare products to provide a characteristic cooling and soothing effect.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a chiral synthon in the production of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicinal compounds.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to enhance and modify the flavor profile of tobacco products.
• Industrial Applications: Potential use as a solvent or intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis due to its specific stereochemistry and ester functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Menthyl Formate
CAS No.	61949-23-3
Molecular Formula	C11H20O2
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Menthyl formate; L(-)-Menthyl formate; (1R,2S,5R)-Menthyl formate; (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl formate; Formic acid (-)-menthyl ester; Formic acid, menthyl ester, L-; p-Menth-3-yl formate; Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, formate, (1R,2S,5R)-
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Quality Control

Our L-Menthyl Formate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of the flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, optical rotation, and identity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, though short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-70° to -80° (c=1 in ethanol)
Refractive Index n20/D	1.445 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.930
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Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.