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W266523
Aldrich
L -Menthol
natural, ≥99%, FCC
| Synonym: | (−)-Menthol, (1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol |
| CAS Number: | 2216-51-5 |
| Linear Formula: | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight: | 156.27 |
| FEMA Number: | 2665 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 1902293 |
| EC Number: | 218-690-9 |
| Council of Europe no.: | 65c |
| MDL number: | MFCD00062979 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24901227 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Taste at 25 ppm |
| Other Notes | Natural occurrence: Mentha species. |
| F&F Certificates | Continuing Guarantee Statement |
| GMO Statement | |
| EU Natural Certificate | |
| HALAL Statement | |
| Allergen Statement | |
| US Natural Certificate |
Properties
| grade | FCC |
| NI | |
| natural | |
| vapor pressure | 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| assay | ≥99% |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol |
| bp | 212 °C(lit.) |
| mp | 41-44 °C(lit.) |
| 42-45 °C(lit.) | |
| density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Organoleptic | minty; woody; camphoraceous; tobacco |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 37/38-41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | OT0700000 |
| Flash Point(F) | 213.8 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 101 °C |
References
| reference | Mosciano, G., Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials P & F 6th ed., 28, 77, (2003) |
| Mosciano, G. P & F 4th ed., 30, 55, (2005) | |
| Beilstein | Beil. 6,IV,150 |
| Fieser | Fieser 12,294 / Fieser 13,172 / Fieser 16,203 |
| Arctander, 1840 / Corp MSDS 1 (2), 2204:D / FT-IR 1 (1), 164:A / FT-IR 2 (1), 226:A / FT-NMR 1 (1), 239:D / FT-NMR 1 (1), 239:C / Fenaroli, 447 / IR-Spectra (3), 101:A / IR-Spectra (2), 94:E / NMR-Reference 2 (1), 154:A / RegBook 1 (1), 161:L / Sax 6, 1740 / Sigma FT-IR 1 (2), 699:D / Structure Index 1, 20:D:7 / Vapor Phase 3, 240:A |






