DL-Menthol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 89-78-1 | C10H20O | 156.269 g/mol

Used in perfumery to give power, lift, and freshness. For use in toothpaste, cough drops, mouthwash, ice cream, chewing gum, tobacco, medical plaster, tonic, and shampoos. Because of its cooling action, it is to be found in a wide range of medicines treating sore throats and mouth irritations. It is also used in treatments for minor aches and sprains, and in nasal decongestants. It is found in some oral hygiene products to combat bad breath. Of course, it is present in a number of chewing gums. It was first added to cigarettes in the 1920s and 1930s (e.g. Spud and Kool brands) for both its flavor and also to reduce irritation, especially to the throat.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Used in perfumery to give power, lift, and freshness. For use in toothpaste, cough drops, mouthwash, ice cream, chewing gum, tobacco, medical plaster, tonic, and shampoos. Because of its ″cooling″ action, it is to be found in a wide range of medicines treating sore throats and mouth irritations. It is also used in treatments for minor aches and sprains, and in nasal decongestants. It is found in some oral hygiene products to combat ″bad breath″. Of course, it is present in a number of chewing gums. It was first added to cigarettes in the 1920s and 1930s (e.g. ″Spud″ and ″Kool″ brands) for both its flavor and also to reduce irritation, especially to the throat.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, paraffin oil and water, 434.5 mg/L @ 25°C (est).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 89-78-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 156.269
• MDL Number: MFCD00001484
• InChI Key: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-IVZWLZJFSA-N
• Synonym: menthol, dl-menthol, 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, menthyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-1-methylethyl, p-menthan-3-ol, racementhol, caswell no. 540, 3-p-menthol, +-neo-menthol
• PubChem CID: 6566020
• IUPAC Name: (1R,2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
• SMILES: CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

• Melting Point: 33°C to 36°C
• Density: 0.89
• Boiling Point: 212°C to 216°C
• Flash Point: 93°C (199°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.4615
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 3194263
• Merck Index: 14,5837
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,paraffin oil and water,434.5mg/L @ 25°C (est).
• Formula Weight: 156.27
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-Menthol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-939-0
RTECSNumber	OT0350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only