L-Menthyl Acetate
L-Menthyl Acetate is a naturally occurring organic compound with a crisp, minty fragrance similar to peppermint. It is typically found in mint oils and is used in the fragrance industry for its cooling aroma, as well as in food and beverages as a flavoring agent.
Available Packaging Size
25 kg, 100 kg, 180 kg
Industry
Pharmaceuticals,Flavor , Fragrance
Technical Specification
Property | Details |
| Category | Mint Derivatives |
| Molecular Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Product Type (Natural/Synthetic) | Synthetic |
| Haz/Non Haz | Non Haz |
| Color/Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in equal volume of ethanol |
| Appreance | Liquid |
| Refractive Index (n20/D) | 1.4410 – 1.4490 |
| Optical Rotation (20°C) | (-) 680 – (-) 750 |
| Specific gravity (25ºC) | 0.921 – 0.927 |
| GC Purity | 98.00% Minimum |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry and dark places, Away from direct sunlight. |
Characteristics
About L-Menthyl Acetate
L-Menthyl Acetate is an organic compound with a crisp, minty aroma reminiscent of peppermint. Naturally present in mint oils, it is highly valued in the fragrance industry for its cooling scent and is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
L-Menthyl Acetate Uses
- Fragrance Products: Added to perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners for its refreshing, minty aroma.
- Food & Beverage Flavoring: Enhances the taste of chewing gum, candies, drinks, and other products with a cool, minty note.
- Aromatic Applications: Incorporated into personal care and home fragrance products to provide a revitalizing, fresh scent.
L-Menthyl Acetate Industry Applications
- Fragrance Industry: Utilized for its cooling effect, boosting the freshness of perfumes, colognes, and scented products.
- Food Industry: Employed to impart a minty flavor to a wide range of culinary and beverage products.
- Consumer & Personal Care Goods: Applied in home care and personal care formulations for its invigorating, mint-forward aroma.
