laevo-menthyl methyl ether

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L-menthylmethylether

CAS: 1565-76-0 C11 H22 O MW: 170.29554000

Identification

Namelaevo-menthyl methyl ether
IUPAC2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylcyclohexane
CAS Number1565-76-0
EINECS216-365-6
FDA UNII89677W03FF
Molecular FormulaC11 H22 O
Molecular Weight170.29554000
Nikkaji NumberJ819.525K

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1415 L-menthyl methyl ether
DG SANTE Food Flavourings16.088 L-menthylmethylether
FEMA Number4054
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1565-76-0 ; 1-MENTHYL METHYL ETHER

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.85600 to 0.86200 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.123 to 7.173
Refractive Index 1.44100 to 1.44700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 81.00 °C. @ 10.50 mm Hg, 191.00 to 192.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.713000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 142.00 °F. TCC ( 61.11 °C. )
logP (o/w) 3.928 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for laevo-menthyl methyl ether usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)1.20 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)53.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassIII
baked goods50.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)1.00000
beverages(alcoholic)4.00000
breakfast cereal1.00000
cheese-
chewing gum500.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings2.00000
egg products2.00000
fats / oils2.00000
fish products-
frozen dairy20.00000
fruit ices10.00000
gelatins / puddings10.00000
granulated sugar10.00000
gravies-
hard candy10.00000
imitation dairy5.00000
instant coffee / tea2.00000
jams / jellies10.00000
meat products-
milk products2.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits2.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors1000.00000
snack foods-
soft candy3.00000
soups4.00000
sugar substitutes3.00000
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FL/FR cornmint FL herbal FL mint FL peppermint

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

L- menthyl methyl ether L- menthylmethylether laevo- menthylmethylether (1S,2R,4R)2- methoxy-4-methyl-1-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexane 2- methoxy-4-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexane 2- methoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylcyclohexane 1-iso propyl-2-methoxy-4-methylcyclohexane 2-iso propyl-5-methyl cyclohexyl methyl ether 2-iso propyl-5-methylcyclohexyl methyl ether (1R-(1alpha,2beta,5alpha))-1-(iso propyl)-2-methoxy-4-methyl cyclohexane Try the PubMed Search.