Description

Isopulegyl Acetate is a versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate prized for its fresh, minty-herbaceous, and slightly fruity olfactory profile. This compound is essential for formulators seeking to create complex, natural-smelling accords in high-performance consumer products. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A core building block for creating fresh, green, and minty top notes in fine perfumes, colognes, and body sprays.
• Flavor Industry: Used as a flavoring agent to impart cool, minty nuances in confectionery, oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash), and beverages.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and lotions to provide a clean, refreshing scent character.
• Household Products: Utilized in air fresheners, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents for its persistent and pleasant herbal aroma.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Serves as a component in essential oil blends and scented candles for its uplifting and clarifying properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopulegyl Acetate
CAS No.	89-49-6
Molecular Formula	C12H20O2
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Menth-8-en-3-yl acetate; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate; Isopulegol acetate; 8-p-Menthen-3-yl acetate; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl acetate; (-)-Isopulegyl acetate; L-Isopulegyl acetate
EINECS	201-915-9

Quality Control

Our Isopulegyl Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and specific rotation measurement to ensure identity, purity, and olfactory consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain quality and prevent volatility.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic minty, herbaceous
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-20° to -30°
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.455 - 1.465
Relative Density (20°C)	0.930 - 0.950

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