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(−)-Menthol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

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

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C10H19OH
CAS Number:
2216-51-5
Molecular Weight:
156.27
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329759885
EC Number:
218-690-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1902293
MDL number:
MFCD00062979
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

100

assay

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D −50±1°, c = 10% in ethanol

optical purity

enantiomeric ratio: ≥99:1 (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

~43 °C

application(s)

food and beverages

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

General description

(-)-Menthol is a cyclic terpene alcohol that occurs in mentha species.It is responsible for their distinctive odor and flavor.

Application

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Other Notes

Important resolving agent for acids, recent applications include; Crystallization-induced asymmetric transformation of malonates ; Chiral auxiliary
This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: mentha

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pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

201.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

94 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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