menthyl butyrate

butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester

CAS: 6070-14-0 C14 H26 O2 MW: 226.35962000

Identification

Namementhyl butyrate
CAS Number6070-14-0
EINECS228-006-0
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC14 H26 O2
Molecular Weight226.35962000
Nikkaji NumberJ156.149I

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 262.73 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure 0.011000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 244.00 °F. TCC ( 117.70 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) 5.201 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

No sensory data available

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

Categoryflavoring agents and adjuvants
Recommendation for menthyl butyrate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester 5- methyl-2-(1-methyl ethyl) cyclohexyl butyrate 5- methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexyl butyrate (5- methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl) butanoate 2-iso propyl-5-methyl cyclohexyl butyrate 2-iso propyl-5-methylcyclohexyl butyrate PubMed: An efficient bioprocess for enzymatic production of L-menthol with high ratio of substrate to catalyst using whole cells of recombinant E. coli.