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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.27
Beilstein:
1902293
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
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.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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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Menthol Lozenges
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 40(2), 2782-2782 (2013)
Benzocaine and Menthol Topical Aerosol
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 41(1), 518-518 (2016)
Titeyut Wongsanao et al.
Pharmaceutical biology, 59(1), 854-859 (2021-07-02)
Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) leaf contains a wide variety of bioactive compounds that contribute valuable effects on human well-being. This study investigates the influence of guava leaf extract-menthol toner on thermoregulation, including perspiration, skin temperature, and recovery heart rate. This
Menthol
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 49(5) (2022)
Tetracaine and Menthol Ointment?
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 4294-4294 (2013)
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