(±)-Menthyl acetate
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(±)-Menthyl acetate is a menthol acyl derivative (monoterpene ester) and antibacterial agent found in the essential oil of Mentha arvensis L.. (±)-Menthyl acetate inhibits growth of Gram-positive bacterial strains including Streptococcus mutans, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis. (±)-Menthyl acetate is inactive against tested fungal strains. (±)-Menthyl acetate can be used in the research of Gram-positive bacterial infections.
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- CAS No.: 89-48-5
- Formula: C12H22O2
- Molecular Weight:198.31
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Storage:
Store at room temperature 3 years.
In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
Biological Activity
Menthyl acetate (Compound 19) (50 μg/disc; 48 h) inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacterial strains Streptococcus mutans, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis, with the largest net inhibition zone (15 mm) against Bacillus subtilis, and shows no activity against tested Gram-negative bacterial strains[1].
Menthyl acetate (50 μg/disc; 3-10 days) shows no antifungal activity against tested fungal strains[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 89-48-5
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Appearance Liquid (Density: 0.927±0.10 g/cm3)
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Molecular Weight 198.31
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Formula C12H22O2
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SMILES
[C@H](C)(C)[C@H]1[C@H](OC(C)=O)C[C@H](C)CC1
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature 3 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Purity & Documentation
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Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)