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45985

(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate

analytical standard

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
198.30
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
220-076-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2208505
MDL number:
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Product Name

(1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate, analytical standard

InChI key

XHXUANMFYXWVNG-ADEWGFFLSA-N

InChI

1S/C12H22O2/c1-8(2)11-6-5-9(3)7-12(11)14-10(4)13/h8-9,11-12H,5-7H2,1-4H3/t9-,11+,12-/m1/s1

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1OC(C)=O

grade

analytical standard

assay

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D -81±1°, c = 8% in benzene

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
n20/D 1.447

bp

229-230 °C (lit.)

density

0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

Quality Level

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Application

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Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha

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Environment

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

170.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

77 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)


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