| Identification | |
| Name: | DL-Menthol |
| Synonyms: | DL-Menthol crystal; p-Menthan-3-ol; (+/-)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Racementhol; Menthol Crystals |
| CAS: | 89-78-1 |
| EINECS: | 201-939-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight: | 156.27 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 170kgs |
| Density: | 0.89 |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4615 |
| Alpha: | -2 o (C=10, ETOH) |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble |
| Appearance: | White crystalline solid with a peppermint odor and taste. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| HS Code: | 29061100 |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | Crystals or granules COLORLESS, HEXAGONAL, USUALLY NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS, OR FUSED MASSES, OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
| Usage: | Flavoring agent in toothpastes & mouthwashes, in pharmaceuticals, principally flavoring agent in cigarettes, flavoring agent in aerosol room fresheners, in cosmetics, misc applications, topical antipruritic. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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