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CYCLOHEXANOL ACETATE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C12H22O2
formula, see observation
C10H19-O-CO-CH3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a mint odour, is slightly soluble in water, is miscible with alcohol and ether, is derived by boiling menthol with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate or occurs naturally in peppermint oil, and is used in perfumery, in toilet waters and as a flavoring.

OBS

Menthyl acetate [is used] in fruit, mint, and spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum.

OBS

Not to be confused with "methyl acetate."

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H22O2 or C10H19-O-CO-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H22O2
formula, see observation
C10H19-O-CO-CH3
formula, see observation
OBS

Liquide incolore à odeur de menthe, soluble dans l'alcool, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, préparé par action de la chaleur sur un mélange de menthol et d'anhydride acétique en présence d'acétate de sodium ou présent à l'état naturel dans certaines essences végétales, telle l'essence de menthe, utilisé en parfumerie et comme aromatisant.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «acétate de méthyle».

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H22O2 ou C10H19-O-CO-CH3

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COOC6H11
formula, see observation
622-45-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid, with an odour resembling that of amyl acetate, and which is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ether, bitumens, metallic soaps, basic dyes, blown oils, crude rubber, many natural and synthetic resins and gums, and lacquers.

OBS

cyclohexyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3COOC6H11

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COOC6H11
formula, see observation
622-45-7
CAS number
OBS

acétate de cyclohexyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3COOC6H11

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COOC6H11
formula, see observation
622-45-7
CAS number
DEF

Líquido incoloro, con olor similar al del acetato de amilo; miscible con casi todos los disolventes y diluyentes de lacas y con hidrocarburos hidrogenados y halogenados y halogenados. Soluble en alcohol; insoluble en agua. Combustible.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3COOC6H11

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