W266523

Image

1 of 1

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

Related Products

Reviews

Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsTaste at 25 ppm
Other NotesNatural occurrence: Mentha species.
F&F CertificatesContinuing Guarantee Statement
 GMO Statement
 EU Natural Certificate
 HALAL Statement
 Allergen Statement
 US Natural Certificate

Properties

gradeFCC
 NI
 natural
vapor pressure0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay≥99%
optical activity[α]20/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol
bp212 °C(lit.)
mp41-44 °C(lit.)
 42-45 °C(lit.)
density0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Organolepticminty; woody; camphoraceous; tobacco

Safety

Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard CodesXi
Risk Statements37/38-41
Safety Statements26-36
WGK Germany2
RTECSOT0700000
Flash Point(F)213.8 °F
Flash Point(C)101 °C

References

referenceMosciano, G., Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials P & F 6th ed., 28, 77, (2003)
 Mosciano, G. P & F 4th ed., 30, 55, (2005)
BeilsteinBeil. 6,IV,150
FieserFieser 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