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DL-Menthol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Menthol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Hexahydrothymol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O
CAS Number:
89-78-1
Molecular Weight:
156.27
Beilstein:
3194263
EC Number:
201-939-0
MDL number:
MFCD00001484
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329747654
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

optical purity

enantiomeric ratio: ~50:50

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

bp

216 °C (lit.)

mp

34-36 °C (lit.)

density

0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)C1CCC(C)CC1O

InChI

1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... TRPA1(8989) , TRPM8(79054)

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

204.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

96 °C

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BCCD3473
BCBW8863
BCBR9186V
BCBM1253V
BCBM1253

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Ling-Ying Wu et al.
Scientific reports, 11(1), 20193-20193 (2021-10-14)
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Xi Hu et al.
Chemosphere, 113, 30-35 (2014-07-30)
The effects of d-menthol on the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa FACHB-905 and microcystin (MCY) concentration were evaluated by batch culture experiments. The algal biomass and the intracellular and extracellular MCY concentrations were evaluated during 5d incubation. After the d-menthol exposure
Andrew Cheyne et al.
American journal of public health, 104(7), e54-e61 (2014-05-17)
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act exempted menthol from a flavoring additive ban, tasking the Tobacco Products Safety Advisory Committee to advise on the scientific evidence on menthol. To inform future tobacco control efforts, we examined the public
Menthol cigarette use and stroke risk among US smokers: a critical reappraisal.
Brian Rostron
JAMA internal medicine, 174(5), 808-809 (2014-03-13)
Ma Carmen Romero et al.
Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH, 19(12), 1430-1436 (2014-10-21)
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Essential Oil on SLB®-5ms

Cinnamoµm Camphor, also known as the camphor tree, is grown in several parts of the world including Japan, Taiwan, and Australia. Camphor, which is used in medicinal and cosmetic preparations, is derived from the leaves and wood of this tree.

GC Analysis of Spearmint Essential Oil on SLB®-IL59

-Cymene; Linalool; Menthol; α-Terpineol; Menthyl acetate

GC Analysis of Peppermint Essential Oil on SLB®-IL59

Cymene; 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran; Linalool; Menthol; Menthone; Menthyl acetate; Germacrene D; Bicyclogermacrene; Thymol

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