Menthyl Acetate

Name: Menthyl Acetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-043356

About Menthyl Acetate

Listed under CAS 89-48-5, Menthyl Acetate is an impurity of Menthol available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C12H22O2, it has a molar mass of 198.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is [(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] acetate. Common synonyms include L-Menthyl acetate and l-Menthol acetate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Menthol, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Menthol

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Menthyl Acetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-043356
CAS Number	89-48-5
IUPAC name	[(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] acetate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular weight	198.3 g/mol
Exact mass	198.162
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XHXUANMFYXWVNG-ADEWGFFLSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]([C@@H](C1)OC(=O)C)C(C)C
PubChem CID	220674

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	L-Menthyl acetate, l-Menthol acetate, (1R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate, dl-Menthyl acetate, L-p-Menth-3-yl acetate, Menthyl acetate, dl-, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexyl acetate, (-)-Acetoxy-p-menthane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Environmental hazard

Hazard statements

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Menthyl Acetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Menthyl Acetate is 89-48-5. It is also known as L-Menthyl acetate, l-Menthol acetate, (1R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Menthyl Acetate?

Menthyl Acetate has the molecular formula C12H22O2 and a molecular weight of 198.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexyl] acetate.

What is Menthyl Acetate used for?

Menthyl Acetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Menthol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Menthyl Acetate can I order?

We supply Menthyl Acetate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Menthyl Acetate?

Yes. Every lot of Menthyl Acetate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Menthyl Acetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Menthyl Acetate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.