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(-)-Menthol

(-)-Menthol

CAS Number: 2216-51-5

Molecular Formula: C10H20O

Monoterpenoid alcoholKappa opioid receptor agonistSynthetic organic compoundLocal anesthetic & counterirritant

About (-)-Menthol

(-)-Menthol (CAS No: 2216-51-5) is a highly valued cyclic terpene alcohol that occupies a strategic position within the global speciality chemicals market, primarily distinguished by its precise stereochemical configuration which imparts a powerful cooling sensation and characteristic minty organoleptic profile essenti...

(-)-Menthol Specifications

CAS Number
2216-51-5
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.26 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
Canonical SMILES
C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]([C@@H](C1)O)C(C)C
InChI Key
NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
EINECS Number
201-939-0 / 218-690-9 / 810-475-3
FEMA Number
2665
MDL Number
MFCD00062979
HSN No
29061100
Physical State
white crystals
Molecular Weight
156.26 g/mol
Density
0.89
Boiling Point
212ºC
Melting Point
41-43ºC
Flash Point
93ºC
Refractive Index
1.46
Safety Statements
S26-S37/39
Risk Statements
R36/37/38; R41
Hazard Declaration
H315; H319
Caution Statements
P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Hazard Statements
H315 (97.3%): Causes skin irritation H319 (82.9%): Causes serious eye irritation STOT SE Cat. 3 region-dependent

Oral Care

Flavor and cooling in toothpaste, mouthwash, lozenges

Topical & OTC

Counter-irritant/cooling in balms, gels, patches

Food & Beverages

(Where permitted): Mint flavor and refreshing sensation in confectionery, gums, beverages

Personal Care

Sensory modifier in shampoos, body washes, deodorants, shaving products

Fragrance & Flavor Bases

Mint facets; freshness booster and fixative in blends

(-)-Menthol FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

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

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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