Chemical Properties
Dihydrocarvyl acetate has a sweet, floral, rose-like odor and slightly minty flavor. It is used as an imitation spearmint.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in celery, Scotch spearmint and oils of Mentha spp.
Preparation
Acetylation of dihydrocarveol.
Definition
ChEBI: Dihydrocarveol acetate is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: floral, vegetative and minty with cooking, rose and bean nuances.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes.