DL-Menthol CAS#: 89-78-1; ChemWhat Code: 125182
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | DL-Menthol |
| Synonyms | (1R,2S,5R)-rel-2-Isopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanol;(+/-)-Menthol raceMic, >=98.0% (GC);menthol crystal extract;89-78-1;(1α,2β,5α)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;2-(1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-cyclohexanol;2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexano;5alpha-Methyl-2beta-(1alpha-methylethyl)cyclohexanol |
| CAS Registry Number | 89-78-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| EINECS | 216-074-4 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 34-36 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 216 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | -2 º (c=10, EtOH) |
| Density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4615 |
| FEMA | 2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC |
| Flash Point | 200 °F |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubulity | 456mg/l |
| form | Crystalline Solid |
| Color | Colorless to white |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Merck | 14,5837 |
| BRN | 3194263 |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | DL-Menthol(89-78-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-(89-78-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| R Phrase | 37/38-41-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 36/37/39-24/25-36-26-39 |
| RIDADR | UN 1888 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | OT0350000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29061100 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 89-78-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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