Photo credits: ScenTree SAS
Do you sell any of the raw materials? Would you like to let our users know?
Send an email to fournisseurs@scentree.coto learn about our advertising opportunities.
Do you sell any of the raw materials? Would you like to let our users know?
Send an email to fournisseurs@scentree.coto learn about our advertising opportunities.
General Presentation
-
CAS N° :
58985-18-5 -
EINECS number :
261-543-9 -
FEMA number :
Donnée indisponible. -
FLAVIS number :
09.617
-
JECFA number :
Donnée indisponible. -
Volatility :
Head/Heart -
Price Range :
€
Physico chemical properties
-
Appearance :
Colorless to amber liquid -
Density :
0,936 -
Refractive Index @20°C :
1,447 - 1,453 -
Optical rotation :
Data not available. -
Vapor pressure :
0,091983 mmHg @23°C -
Flash Point :
96°C
-
Molecular formula :
C12H22O2 -
Molecular Weight :
198,31 g/mol -
Log P :
4,26 -
Fusion Point :
<-20°C -
Boiling Point :
220-230°C (à 985 hPa) -
Detection Threshold :
Donnée indisponible.
Chemistry & Uses
Uses in perfumery :
Menthanyl acetate is used in citrus accords in alliance with bergamot and lemon and in fougere accords in alliance with lavender. Brings a fresh note to woody accords. Used in air fresheners and detergents for its stability.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Natural availability :
Menthanyl acetate is naturally present in Peppermint EO, in very small quantities, not allowing to obtain it in its natural state.
Isomerism :
Menthanyl acetate synthesis induces the occurence of a mixture of two positional isomers : one has its ester group attached to the cycle, and the other has it on an alpha position. Menthanyl acetate is a constitutional isomer of Citronellyl acetate, Verdox® and Vertenex®. However, Citronellyl acetate is reminiscent of pear and rose, and Verdox® and Vertenex® smell more like apple, pear, and are much woodier.
Synthesis precursor :
Menthanyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Synthesis route :
Menthanyl acetate is prepared by a hydrogenation reaction of isomeric Terpinyl acetate, in the presence of a Raney nickel catalysis for example. It can also be synthesized by an esterification reaction of a mixture of isomeric para-menthanols, using a strong acid catalyst as sulfuric acid. This synthesis is giving birth to two positional isomers.
Stability :
acetates may form acetic acid through time
Other comments :
In terms of smell, Menthanyl acetate is to be compared with Linalyl acetate and Terpinyl acetate, from which it derivates. It brings an additional lavender facet.
Regulations & IFRA
Allergens :
This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment
