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Menthol - EP CRS
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Menthol - EP CRS is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol used primarily as a pharmaceutical reference standard. More broadly, menthol is used as a flavouring and cooling agent in confectionery, chewing gum, toothpastes and cosmetics, in perfumery, and as an ingredient in cough drops and nasal inhalers. It has the molecular formula C10H20O and a molecular weight of 156.27. This substance is classified with the signal word Danger and should be stored at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies Menthol - EP CRS from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035578
- CAS Number
- 1490-04-6
- IUPAC Name
- 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
- EC Number
- 216-074-4
- Molecular Formula
- C10H20O
- Molecular Weight
- 156.27
- Exact Mass
- 156.1514
- SMILES
- CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
- InChIKey
- NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3
- PubChem CID
- 1254
Synonyms
- 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol
- 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
- 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane
- 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
- Caswell No. 540
- EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 051601
- MENTHOL
- Mentholum
- Menthyl alcohol
- Mineral ice
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Crystals or granules /dl-Menthol/
- Odour
- Peppermint odor /dl-Menthol/
- Melting Point
- -8 °C
- Boiling Point
- 214.6 °C
- Water Solubility
- 420 mg/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Very soluble in alcohol and volatile oils; slightly soluble in water
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.06 mmHg
- Refractive Index
- 1.4674
- log P (octanol/water)
- 3.2
Source: PubChem CID 1254 (HSDB, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), Haz-Map)
Frequently asked questions
What is Menthol - EP CRS used for?
Menthol - EP CRS is primarily used as a reference standard in pharmaceutical analysis and quality control testing.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C10H20O and the molecular weight is 156.27 g/mol.
How should Menthol - EP CRS be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature.
What grade of Menthol is available?
This product is supplied as an EP CRS (European Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Standard) grade.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Please contact our sales team directly to discuss your specific volume requirements and bulk availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis and a Safety Data Sheet detailing the necessary handling precautions for this substance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.