L-Menthol
ALDRICH/W266523 - natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol; (−)-Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)
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
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| 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 |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
| InChI key | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA |
| mp | 41-45 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol |
| organoleptic | minty; cooling; peppermint |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[ |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor pressure | 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | |
| 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: | |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Mentha species. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4 kg in fiber drum |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 37/38-41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 201.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 94 °C - closed cup |
| 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 |