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L-Menthol

CAS No.: 2216-51-5      Formula:

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Synonyms: (1R-(1-alpha,2-beta,5-alpha))-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;(1r,3r,4s)-(-)-mentho;(1R,3R,4S)-(-)-MENTHOL;(R)-(-)-Menthol;EmtricitabineImpurity31;NaturalMentholCrystal;L-MengalcoholNaturalmentholMenthol(L);DL-Mentholmentholcrystalextract




Description

Menthol is made in the leaves of peppermint, which is the main component of peppermint oil, and is a type of cyclic monoterpene. It is a highly volatile essential oil produced by plants, and its components are mostly hemiterpenes, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, especially in warm climates. Some important plant pigments are terpenoid or terpenoid compounds.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
2216-51-5
Synonyms:
(1R-(1-alpha,2-beta,5-alpha))-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;(1r,3r,4s)-(-)-mentho;(1R,3R,4S)-(-)-MENTHOL;(R)-(-)-Menthol;EmtricitabineImpurity31;NaturalMentholCrystal;L-MengalcoholNaturalmentholMenthol(L);DL-Mentholmentholcrystalextract
Formula:
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Properties
Appearance & Character:
Density:
0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Melting Point:
41-45 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point:
212 °C (lit.)
Flash Point:
200 °F
Storage Conditions:
Store below +30°C.
Safety Info
Customs Code:
29061100
WGK Germany:
2
Hazard Category Code:
37/38-41-36/37/38
Security Instructions:
26-39-37/39-36
Dangerous Goods Sign:
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