Menthyl Acetate
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| CAS Number | 16409-45-3 |
| Botanical Source | -------- |
| Synonym | L-Menthol Acetate; Mentholaceticester; Menthyl Acetate, L-; |
| Empirical Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Molecular weight | 198.30 |
| PROTOCOL | STANDARDS |
|---|---|
| Description | Colourless to clear liquid |
| Odour | Ether, sweet, fruity. |
| Optical Rotation | -50.00 TO -80.00 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.900gm/ml TO 0.940gm/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.4350 TO 1.4550 |
| ASSAY BY GLC | |
| Menthyl Acetate Content | Min. 98.00% |
| Use | In as a volatile low toxicity solvent in glues, paints, and nail polish removers. |
| Storage condition | Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area. |