Synonym: (1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol; (−)-Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
CAS Number: 2216-51-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
EC Number: 218-690-9
MDL Number: MFCD00062979
Linear Formula: C10H20O
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) |
flavors and fragrances |
| assay |
≥99% |
| bp |
212 °C (lit.) |
| density |
0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation |
see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen |
no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen |
no known allergens |
| grade |
FG |
| |
Kosher |
| |
natural |
| 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 |
| mp |
41-45 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity |
[α]20/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol |
| organoleptic |
minty; cooling; peppermint |
| Quality Level |
400  |
| reg. compliance |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| |
FCC |
| |
FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| SMILES string |
CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1O |
| vapor pressure |
0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: |
L-Menthol can be used as a model flavor compound to prepare flavor encapsulated porous cellulose particles for food processing applications. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Taste at 25 ppm |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Legal Information: |
For R&D Use and/or Food Manufacturing only |
| Other Notes: |
Natural occurrence: Mentha species. |
| Packaging: |
1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: |
100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: |
4 kg in fiber drum |
| Purity |
≥99% |
| bp |
212 °C (lit.) |
| mp |
41-45 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number |
2665 |
| UNSPSC |
12164502 |
GHS07