Description
L-Menthol
natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG
Synonym(s):
(1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol, (−)-Menthol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O
CAS Number:
2216-51-5
Molecular Weight:
156.27
FEMA Number:
2665
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1902293
EC Number:
218-690-9
Council of Europe no.:
65c
MDL number:
MFCD00062979
PubChem Substance ID:
24901227
Flavis number:
2.218
PROPERTIES
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
natural
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
vapor pressure
0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99%
optical activity
[α]20/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol
bp
212 °C (lit.)
mp
41-45 °C (lit.)
density
0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
minty; cooling; peppermint
SMILES string
CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1O
InChI
1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1
InChI key
NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
General description
L-Menthol is the principal component of peppermint oil. It is widely used in confectionaries cosmetics and toothpaste for its characteristic peppermint flavor and cooling effect.[1]
Application
L-Menthol can be used as a model flavor compound to prepare flavor encapsulated porous cellulose particles for food processing applications.[2]
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 25 ppm
Other Notes
Natural occurrence: Mentha species.
Disclaimer
The substance W266523 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
SAFETY INFORMATION
pictograms
GHS07
signalword
Warning
hcodes
H315 - H319
pcodes
P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 1
flash_point_f
201.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
94 °C - closed cup
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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MilliporeSigmaD,L-Menthol Solution
SKU: CRM40467
$125.00D,L-Menthol Solution certified reference material, 2000 μg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1 mL CAS Number 15356-70-4 NACRES NA.24 Properties Related Categories... -
MilliporeSigmaL-Menthol Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
SKU: PHR1116-1G
$99.40L-Menthol Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material Synonym(s): (−)-Menthol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol,... -
MilliporeSigmaMenthol Solution
SKU: CRM40474
$100.00(+)-Menthol solution certified reference material, 2000 μg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1 mL CAS Number 15356-60-2 NACRES NA.24 Properties Related Categories... -
MilliporeSigmaPhytol, Food Grade, 4Kg
SKU: W502200-4KG
$1,716.00W502200 Sigma-Aldrich Phytol ≥97%, FG Synonym: 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen-1-ol CAS Number 7541-49-3 Linear Formula CH3[CH(CH3)(CH2)3]3C(CH3)=CHCH2OH ... -
MilliporeSigma1-Propanol, 4KG, FG
SKU: W292818-4KG
$118.001-Propanol, 4KG Synonym(s): Propyl alcohol Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2OH CAS Number: 71-23-8 Molecular Weight: 60.10 FEMA Number: -
MilliporeSigmaMenthol, 5G
SKU: M2772-5G-A
$48.60Menthol, 99%, 5G PROPERTIES vapor pressure 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) Quality Level 200 Assay 99% bp 216 &de -
SpexMenthol 1000ug/mL, 1mL
SKU: S-4669
$88.00Menthol 1000ug/mL, 1mL Part #: S-4669 Compound: Menthol (2216-51-5) Concentration: 1000 µg/mL Matrix: Methanol-P&T Volume: 1 mL Storage Condition: Refrigerator Shipping:... -
MilliporeSigmaDL-Menthol Analytical Standard
SKU: 05174-100MG
$83.60DL-Menthol analytical standard Synonym: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Hexahydrothymol, Menthol CAS Number 89-78-1 Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C10H20O ... -
Absolute StandardsMenthol (1000 ug/ml) in 1mL methanol
SKU: 72353
$27.78Menthol (1000 ug/ml) in 1mL methanol Specs Part Number 72353 Solvent in methanol Concentration 1000 ug/mL Amount 1 mL
