Thermo Scientific Chemicals L(-)-Menthol, 99.5%

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2216-51-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 156.27
• MDL Number: MFCD00062979
• InChI Key: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
• Synonym: l-menthol, --menthol, levomenthol, menthomenthol, l---menthol, hexahydrothymol, menthacamphor, peppermint camphor, 1r,2s,5r-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, u.s.p. menthol
• PubChem CID: 16666
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15409
• IUPAC Name: (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
• SMILES: CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

• Melting Point: 41.0°C to 43.0°C
• Color: Colorless to White
• Density: 0.8900g/mL
• Boiling Point: 212.0°C
• Flash Point: 94°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99.4% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.46
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 06,28
• Fieser: 13,172; 16,203
• Merck Index: 15,5905
• Specific Gravity: 0.89
• Specific Rotation Condition: −51.00 (20.00°C 589nm,c=10,EtOH)
• Specific Rotation: − 51.00
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: freely soluble in acetic acid,soluble in alcohol,chloroform,ether,,petroleum ether
• Formula Weight: 156.27
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Physical Form: Crystals or Crystalline Needles
• Chemical Name or Material: L(-)-Menthol, 99.7%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• L(-)-Menthol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/and soap.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.

RUO – Research Use Only