Description
The acetate ester of L-Menthol, naturally occurring in peppermint and other mint essential oils at 5 to 15 percent of total composition. Provides a softer, sweeter, more floral mint character than pure Menthol with reduced cooling intensity.
Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with characteristic minty, floral aroma. Soluble in alcohol and oils; insoluble in water.
We supply food-grade and cosmetic-grade Menthyl Acetate from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include Standard Food Grade (95 percent or higher purity), High-Purity Cosmetic Grade for premium fragrance applications, and Natural Menthyl Acetate from peppermint oil fractionation (the premium natural-positioning grade).
Bulk shipments in steel drums and IBC totes. Batch-level COA covering assay, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, and heavy metals.
Introduction
Menthyl Acetate occurs naturally in peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) at 5 to 15 percent of total composition, contributing the softer, sweeter, floral note that distinguishes premium peppermint products from harsher synthetic-Menthol formulations.
Industrial production proceeds by esterification of L-Menthol with acetic anhydride or acetic acid under acid catalysis, followed by purification through distillation. The compound can also be isolated from peppermint oil fractionation, yielding natural-positioning grades.
Recognized as a permitted food flavoring ingredient by the U.S. FDA, the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide. JECFA-approved without a numerical Acceptable Daily Intake.
The molecule's flavor profile differs from Menthol in two ways: cooling intensity is significantly reduced (the ester does not bind TRPM8 with the same affinity as free Menthol), and the floral, almost lavender-like character emerges from the acetate group.
Strategic positioning serves premium mint applications where pure Menthol would be too harsh: high-end chewing gums, premium toothpaste, fine fragrances, and specialty confectionery. Often used in combination with Menthol at customer-specified ratios to achieve a balanced cooling-and-floral mint profile.
Where it is used
- Premium chewing gum and mints; softer mint character with reduced harsh cooling
- Cosmetic and personal-care fragrances: skincare, lipsticks, and shaving products
- Toothpaste and oral care formulations seeking floral-mint character
- Pharmaceutical applications including topical creams and aromatherapy products
- Premium beverages: specialty mint teas, cocktail mixers
- Confectionery: gummies, hard candies, and floral-mint-positioned products
- Aromatherapy essential-oil blends and compound fragrances
- Premium tobacco flavoring
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid |
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Specific gravity (20 °C) | 0.917 to 0.922 |
| Refractive index (20 °C) | 1.446 to 1.449 |
| Optical rotation | −74° to −82° |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Acid value | ≤ 1.0 |
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