L-Menthol
ALDRICH/W266590 - ≥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
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | synthetic |
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 |
grade | FG |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
InChI key | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA |
mp | 41-45 °C (lit.) |
optical activity | [α]22/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol |
organoleptic | cooling; minty; camphoraceous |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[ |
vapor pressure | 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 25 ppm |
General description: | Natural occurrence: Mentha species. |
General description: | |
Other Notes: | The substance W266590 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. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 4, 25 kg in fiber drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
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 |