Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
(-)-menthyl propionate | [CAS]
4951-48-8 | [Synonyms]
l-Menthol propionate (-)-menthyl propionate (-)-menthyl propionate laevo-menthyl propionate (1R,1β,4S,4α)-p-Menthane-3β-ol propionate (1R)-5β-Methyl-2α-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol propanoate Propionic acid (1α)-3α-methyl-6β-isopropylcyclohexyl ester (1R)-5β-Methyl-2α-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexane-1β-ol propionate Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, propanoate, (1R,2S,5R)- Propionic acid (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane-1-yl ester Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, 1-propanoate, (1R,2S,5R)- | [EINECS(EC#)]
225-596-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C13H24O2 | [MOL File]
4951-48-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
212.33 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
(-)-menthyl propionate is only occasionally used in perfume formulations, mostly as a variation and modifier of Menthylacetate in mild fforal fragrances, Oriental types, herbaceous Fougeres, etc. It finds also a little use in flavor compositions as a modifier for the Acetate in mint flavors, in 'cool' chocolate compositions without minty flavor, and in certain imitation fruit flavors, e. g. Plum, Prune, Cherry, Melon, etc.
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(-)-menthyl propionate is prepared by direct esterification of Menthol with Propionic acid or Propionic anhydride. |
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