Menthyl acetate is a natural monoterpene which contributes to the smell and flavor of peppermint. It is the acetate ester of menthol. Menthyl acetate constitutes 35% of the volatile oil of mentha piperita, contributing to its smell and flavour.
Menthyl acetate is a natural monoterpene which contributes to the smell and flavor of peppermint. It is the acetate ester of menthol. Menthyl acetate constitutes 35% of the volatile oil of mentha piperita, contributing to its smell and flavour.
Menthol is an organic compound obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of menthol occurring in nature is ()-menthol, Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.
This is also known as racemic menthol. It gives a milder cooling effect in contrast to l-menthol. We are the largest producer of this product in india. This can be used in various f&f industries, pharmaceutical and cosmetics.
