menthyl 2-methyl butyrate
butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
Identification
| Name | menthyl 2-methyl butyrate |
| CAS Number | 53004-93-6 |
| EINECS | 258-291-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H28 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 240.38656000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J295.855D |
| Beilstein | 3200250 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow solid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 269.00 to 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 255.00 °F. TCC ( 124.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 5.555 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for menthyl 2-methyl butyrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
menthyl 2-methylbutyrate
(5-
methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 2-methylbutanoate
(1a,2b,5a)-3-
methylbutanoic acid, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
2-iso
propyl-5-methylcyclohexyl 2-methylbutanoate
2-(iso
propyl)-5-methyl cyclohexyl 2-methyl butyrate
2-(iso
propyl)-5-methylcyclohexyl 2-methylbutyrate
PubMed:
The JFFMA assessment of flavoring substances structurally related to menthol and uniquely used in Japan.