Menthol Valerate

Name:
Menthol Valerate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	menthyl isovalerate
M Formula:	(CH3)2CHCH2COOC10H19
Properties:
Colorless liquid; mild odor; cooling, faintly bitter taste. D 0.907 (15.4C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, and oils.
Derivation:
By action of valeric acid on menthol.
Use:
Medicine, flavoring.