Menthyl acetate
Also known as: (±)-Menthyl acetate, DL-Menthyl acetate, Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetate, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-, 1-Isopropyl-4-methylcyclohex-2-yl acetate, rel-(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl acetate, Menthol acetate, Menthyl acetate (isomer unspecified)
Menthyl acetate (CAS 89-48-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H22O2 and a molecular weight of 198.302 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 37 - 38ºC, a boiling point of 229.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 92.2±0.0 °C. GHS hazard statements: H411 — Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 89-48-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-7975-4
- Molecular Formula
- C12H22O2
- Molecular Weight
- 198.302 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 37 - 38ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 229.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 92.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 198.161987 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 4.10 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.448 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H411 — Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915390090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915390090. esters of acetic acid. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward). MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Menthyl acetate?
The CAS number of Menthyl acetate is 89-48-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Menthyl acetate?
Menthyl acetate has molecular formula C12H22O2 and molecular weight 198.302 g/mol.
Is Menthyl acetate hazardous?
Menthyl acetate has GHS hazard statements H411 — Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Menthyl acetate?
For Menthyl acetate, Upstream Products: Racemic menthol, Isopropenyl acetate, vinyl acetate; Downstream Products: (-)-Menthol, (1S)-(+)-Menthyl acetate, (1R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate.
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