Menthyl acetate
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| IUPAC name (1R,3R,4S)-p-Menthan-3-yl acetate | |
| Systematic IUPAC name (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexyl acetate | |
| Other names (1R)-(−)-Menthyl acetate
 Ethanoic (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane-1-carboxylateAcetic (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane-1-carboxylate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.018.252 | 
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| Properties | |
| C12H22O2 | |
| Molar mass | 198.30 g/mol | 
| Density | 0.92 g/mL | 
| Boiling point | 229–230 °C (444–446 °F; 502–503 K) | 
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 77 °C (171 °F; 350 K) | 
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
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 3–5% of the volatile oil of mentha piperita, contributing to its smell and flavour.