Menthol

Synonym: 1490-04-6; dl-Menthol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; (+/-)-Menthol; Hexahydrothymol; 5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol; Neomenthol; Menthyl alcohol; L-Menthol; (-)-Menthol; Levomenthol; Menthomenthol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexanol; Menthol

MDL: MFCD00001484
CAS Number: 89-78-1
Compound CID: 1254

Product Size

20 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Menthol is obtained from herba menthae haplocalycis and has flavoring and local anesthetic properties.

Molecular Formula

C₁₀H₂₀O

Source

Leaves of herba Menthae haplocalycis

Form

Colorless needle or prismatic crystals

Purity

≥98%, determined by GC.

Solubility

It is easily soluble in alcohol, ether, glacial acetic acid, liquid paraffin and petroleum ether, slightly soluble in water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

41-43°C

Applications

Menthol can be used for cooling and antipruritic effect experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask