Menthol

Menthol

CAS Number
1490-04-6
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
IrritantIrritant

About Menthol

Menthol 1490-04-6 (an unspecified mixture of isomers also known as menthol liquid) serves as a critical cooling agent and active pharmaceutical ingredient in the domestic OTC drug sector, where it is increasingly formulated into topical analgesics, respiratory lozenges, and oral hygiene products that require strict FDA...

Menthol Specifications

CAS Number
1490-04-6
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.26 g/mol
IUPAC Name
5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol
Canonical SMILES
CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
InChI Key
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
ChEBI ID
CHEBI:25187
HMDB ID
HMDB0035765
DSSTox Substance ID
DTXSID8029650
EINECS Number
201-939-0
FEMA Number
2665
JECFA Number
427
MDL Number
MFCD00001484
HSN No
29061100
Molecular Weight
156.26 g/mol
XLogP3
3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
1
Rotatable Bond Count
1
Exact Mass
156.151415257 Da
Monoisotopic Mass
156.151415257 Da
Melting Point
100 °F
Boiling Point
421 °F at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
196 °F
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, and P362+P364
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 (99.9%)

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A versatile cyclic monoterpene alcohol used in the synthesis of medicinal compounds and as a penetration enhancer for transdermal drug delivery

Flavor and Fragrance Agent

A natural organic compound widely utilized in the food, beverage, and oral hygiene industries to provide a characteristic minty aroma and cooling sensation

Topical Analgesic

A functional ingredient employed in personal care and cosmetic products for its anesthetic, antipruritic, and soothing properties

Tobacco Additive

A common chemical additive used to suppress the harshness of smoke and provide a distinctive mint flavor in cigarettes and other tobacco products

Research Tool

A transient receptor potential cation channel (TRPM8) agonist used in scientific studies to activate cold-sensitive receptors and evaluate antifungal susceptibility.

Menthol FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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ISO 9001:2015 site*

DOT shipping classification*

FDA status*

EPA status*

California Prop 65*

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