menthyl butyrate
butanoic acid 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
Identification
| Name | menthyl butyrate |
| CAS Number | 6070-14-0 |
| EINECS | 228-006-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H26 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.35962000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J156.149I |
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 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 and adjuvants |
| Recommendation for menthyl butyrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
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.