Menthyl Acetate

Menthyl Acetate is a menthol-derived aroma ingredient with a pleasant minty profile. It is used in flavor, fragrance and personal care formulations where a fresh and recognizable mint character is desired.

Compared with ingredients that are primarily selected for strong cooling performance, Menthyl Acetate is mainly valued for its aroma contribution and its role in building mint-related flavor and fragrance systems.

Product Specification

Key Characteristics

Pleasant Minty Aroma

Provides a recognizable mint-related aroma suitable for flavor and fragrance systems.

Menthol-Derived Ingredient

Belongs to the mint and menthol derivative family, making it suitable for mint-focused product development.

Versatile Application Profile

Can be evaluated in flavor, fragrance and personal care formulations where fresh mint character is required.

Typical Applications

Flavor Systems

Menthyl Acetate can be evaluated in mint, fresh and selected herbal flavor systems depending on the desired aroma profile and regulatory requirements.

Fragrance

Suitable for fragrance compositions where a soft minty note or fresh mint-related character is desired.

Personal Care

Can be considered for toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, shower gel and other personal care products requiring a mint-associated sensory profile.

Aroma & Sensory Positioning

Menthyl Acetate is mainly selected for its minty aroma contribution rather than as a dedicated high-performance cooling agent.

It is particularly useful when a formulation requires mint identity, freshness and fragrance support as part of the overall sensory profile.

Quality & Documentation

TAIMA provides batch-specific documentation to support customer evaluation and purchasing requirements.

Available documents may include:

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)

• SDS / MSDS

• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

• Product Specification

Packaging & Storage

Packaging options can be discussed according to order quantity and customer requirements.

Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep the container tightly closed and protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Related Ingredients

L-Isopulegol – Fresh minty and herbal aroma ingredient.

Menthol – Classic mint ingredient with direct cooling character.

Menthyl Lactate – Mild and long-lasting cooling ingredient.

WS-23 – Clean cooling ingredient for cooling-focused formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menthyl Acetate?

Menthyl Acetate is a menthol-derived aroma ingredient with a pleasant minty profile used in flavor, fragrance and personal care formulations.

What is the CAS number of Menthyl Acetate?

The CAS number of Menthyl Acetate is 89-48-5.

Is Menthyl Acetate mainly used as a cooling agent?

Menthyl Acetate may contribute to a fresh sensory profile, but it is mainly selected for its minty aroma and menthol-related character.

What applications are suitable for Menthyl Acetate?

It can be evaluated in flavor systems, fragrance compositions and personal care products such as oral care, shampoo and body care products.