Menthanyl acetate
Synthétique
Citrus > Zesty > Bergamot > Agrestic > Lavender
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Other names :
2-(4-methylcyclohexyl)propan-2-yl acetate ; Dihydroterpenyl acetate ; Acetic acid dihydroterpenyl ester; Acetic acid para-menthan-8-yl ester ; Dihydroterpineol acetate
Volatility :
Head/Heart
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.
Natural availability :
Menthanyl acetate is naturally present in Peppermint EO, in very small quantities, not allowing to obtain it in its natural state.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
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.
Price Range :
€
Stability :
acetates may form acetic acid through time
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- Molecular formula :
- C12H22O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 198,31 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,936
- Flash Point :
- 96°C
- Fusion Point :
- <-20°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless to amber liquid
- Log P :
- 4,26
- Boiling Point :
- 220-230°C (à 985 hPa)
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
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.
Synthesis precursor :
Menthanyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
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.
- EINECS number :
- 261-543-9
- FEMA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- JECFA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- FLAVIS number :
- 09.617
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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