menthyl methyl lactate
L-menthyl (R,S)-3-hydroxybutyrate
Identification
| Name | menthyl methyl lactate |
| IUPAC | (5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-hydroxybutanoate |
| CAS Number | 108766-16-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H26 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.35882000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J60.960I |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1855 L-menthyl (R,S)-3-hydroxybutyrate |
| FEMA Number | 4308 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 108766-16-1 ; L-MENTHYL (R,S)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97200 to 0.98500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.088 to 8.196 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 to 1.46400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 337.00 to 339.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 95.00 to 97.00 °C. @ 0.50 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 270.00 °F. TCC ( 132.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.372 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | cool minty |
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for menthyl methyl lactate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 20.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 15.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 30.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | 5.00000 |
| cheese | 5.00000 |
| chewing gum | 1000.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | 30.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | 150.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 10.00000 |
| fruit ices | 30.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 70.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 10.00000 |
| hard candy | 150.00000 |
| imitation dairy | 5.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 30.00000 |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 70.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 30.00000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 10.00000 |
| soft candy | 150.00000 |
| soups | 10.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
L-
menthyl (R,S)-3-hydroxybutyrate
laevo-
menthyl (R,S)-3-hydroxybutyrate
menthyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
menthyl 3-hydroxybutyrate
(5-
methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) 3-hydroxybutanoate
2-iso
propyl-5-methylcyclohexyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
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