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(1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol , Analysis of standard products, used for pyrene analysis, ≥99.5%(GC) , 2216-51-5

Synonym(s):
(-)-Menthol;(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol;2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol;(?)-Menthol;(1R,2S,5R)-(?)-Menthol

CAS NO.:2216-51-5

Empirical Formula: C10H20O

Molecular Weight: 156.27

MDL number: MFCD00062979

EINECS: 218-690-9

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 41-45 °C (lit.)
alpha  -51 º (589nm, c=10, EtOH)
Boiling point: 212 °C (lit.)
bulk density 450kg/m3
Density  0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  1.46
FEMA  2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC
Flash point: 200 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  490mg/l
pka 15.30±0.60(Predicted)
form  Crystals or Crystalline Needles
color  Colorless to white
Specific Gravity 0.89
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. peppermint cooling mentholic minty
Odor Type mentholic
optical activity [α]22/D 49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol
biological source synthetic (organic)
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  14,5837
BRN  1902293
Henry's Law Constant 6.6×10-1 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015)
Dielectric constant 3.2(Ambient)
Stability: Stable.
Major Application flavors and fragrances
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions DENATURANT
REFRESHING
SOOTHING
FRAGRANCE
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
InChIKey NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
SMILES CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1O
LogP 3.15 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 2216-51-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1«alpha»,2«beta»,5«alpha»)]-(2216-51-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Levomenthol (2216-51-5)

Description and Uses

L-Menthol is used as a cooling agent that strongly activates TRPM8.(Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 8 is a Protein Coding gene). It is used as analgesic (topical), antipruritic agent. It is used as: refreshing agent, food flavor, cool and antipruritic drug, carminative drug. Menthol crystals is used for pers onal care and cosmetics.

Safety

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P337+P313
PPE dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  37/38-41-36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-39-37/39-36
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  OT0700000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  29061100
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
Hazardous Substances Data 2216-51-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3300 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg
REACH Registrations Active

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