Menthol
USP/1381709 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (−)-Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)
CAS Number: 2216-51-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
MDL Number: MFCD00062979
Linear Formula: C10H20O
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | menthol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
| InChI key | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[ |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Menthol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Menthol Lozenges • Tetracaine and Menthol Ointment • Benzocaine and Menthol Topical Aerosol® • Anethole |
| General description: | Menthol is an alcohol extracted from various mint oils or prepared synthetically. It exists in two forms: levorotatory (l-menthol), which can be found in natural or synthetic sources, and racemic (dl-menthol). |
| Legal Information: | Aerosol is a registered trademark of Cytec Technology Corp. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313 |
| 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 |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |