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Menthol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(−)-Menthol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O
CAS Number:
2216-51-5
Molecular Weight:
156.27
Beilstein:
1902293
MDL number:
MFCD00062979
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750355
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

menthol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1O

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

InChI key

NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N

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General description

Menthol is an alcohol extracted from various mint oils or prepared synthetically. It exists in two forms: levorotatory (l-menthol), which can be found in natural or synthetic sources, and racemic (dl-menthol).

Application

Menthol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Menthol Lozenges
  • Tetracaine and Menthol Ointment
  • Benzocaine and Menthol Topical Aerosol®
  • Anethole

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Legal Information

Aerosol is a registered trademark of Cytec Technology Corp.

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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)

201.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

94 °C - closed cup

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Protocols

GC Analysis of Peppermint Essential Oil on SUPELCOWAX® 10

-Cymene; (−)-Menthone; α-Terpineol, natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG; Terpinolene; β-Bourbonene; 1-Octen-3-ol; β-Caryophyllene; Linalool; α-Terpinene; (−)-Menthol

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