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8.16147

Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

(R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O2
CAS Number:
2623-23-6
Molecular Weight:
198.30
MDL number:
MFCD00001482
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
220-076-0
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

density

0.925 g/cm3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C12H22O2/c1-8(2)11-6-5-9(3)7-12(11)14-10(4)13/h8-9,11-12H,5-7H2,1-4H3/t9-,11+,12-/m1/s1

InChI key

XHXUANMFYXWVNG-ADEWGFFLSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.923 - 0.928
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=8 in chloroform): -93.0 - -83.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Environment
GHS09

Hazard Statements

H411

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P391 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

170.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

77 °C - closed cup

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