(−)-Menthol
SIAL/63660 - analytical standard
Synonym: (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) | food and beverages |
assay | ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
InChI key | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA |
mp | ~43 °C |
optical activity | [α]20/D −50±1°, c = 10% in ethanol |
optical purity | enantiomeric ratio: ≥99:1 (GC) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[ |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | (-)-Menthol is a cyclic terpene alcohol that occurs in mentha species.It is responsible for their distinctive odor and flavor. |
Other Notes: | Important resolving agent for acids, recent applications include; Crystallization-induced asymmetric transformation of malonates ; Chiral auxiliary |
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 | ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
mp | ~43 °C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |