laevo-menthyl butyrate
L-menthyl butyrate
Identification
| Name | laevo-menthyl butyrate |
| IUPAC | [(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] butanoate |
| CAS Number | 68366-64-3 |
| FDA UNII | 02810D014T |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H26 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.35962000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J221.556J |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2248 L-menthyl butyrate |
| FEMA Number | 4524 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 68366-64-3 ; L-MENTHYL BUTYRATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.91200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.54200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| 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 | water, 0.8278 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 10.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 5.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 5.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester
butanoic acid, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester, (1R-(1alpha,beta5alpha))-
L-
menthyl butyrate
L-5-
methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexyl butyrate
laevo-5-
methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexyl butyrate
[(1R,2S,5R)-5-
methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] butanoate
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