Description
DL-Menthol
analytical standard
Synonym: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Hexahydrothymol, Menthol
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CAS Number 89-78-1
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C10H20O
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Molecular Weight 156.27
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 3194263
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EC Number 201-939-0
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MDL number MFCD00001484
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PubChem Substance ID 329747654
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NACRES NA.24
Properties
Related Categories | Alcohol, All Alphabetically Sorted, Analytical Standards, Analytical/Chromatography, Flavor and Fragrance Standards, Flavors and Fragrance Standards, Food & Beverage Standards, Food Products & Beverages, Food and Cosmetic Component Standards, Herbs & Spices, M-R, M-Z, Peppermint, Substance Classification |
grade | analytical standard |
vapor pressure | 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
InChI Key | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
optical purity | enantiomeric ratio: ~50:50 |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
bp | 216 °C (lit.) |
mp | 34-36 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Featured Industry | Cosmetics, Personal Care, and Cleaning Products Food and Beverages |
Safety Information
Symbol
GHS05, GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315-H318-H335
Precautionary statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany
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RTECS
OT0350000
Flash Point(F)
199.4 °F
Flash Point(C)
93 °C