L-Menthol CAS#: 2216-51-5; ChemWhat Code: 73984
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | L-Menthol |
| Synonyms | (1R-(1-alpha,2-beta,5-alpha))-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;(1r,3r,4s)-(-)-mentho;(1R,3R,4S)-(-)-MENTHOL;(R)-(-)-Menthol;5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,(1r-(1alpha,2beta,5alpha))-cyclohexano;5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,[1R-(1.alpha.,2.beta.,5.alpha.)]-Cyclohexanol;5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,[1theta-(1alpha,2beta,5alpha)]-cyclohexano;Cyclohexanol,5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-,[1R-(1.alpha.,2.beta.,5.alpha.)]- |
| CAS Registry Number | 2216-51-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| EINECS | 218-690-9 |
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| IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc.: | IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 41-44 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | -51 º (589nm, c=10, EtOH) |
| Boiling Point | 212 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.46 |
| FEMA | 2665 |
| Flash Point | 200 °F |
| Storage | −20°C |
| Solubulity | 490mg/l |
| form | Crystals or Crystalline Needles |
| Color | Colorless to white |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Merck | 14,5837 |
| BRN | 1902293 |
| Stability: | Stable. |
| More Properties From PubChem | Topological Polar Surface Area, Monoisotopic Mass, etc. |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1«alpha»,2«beta»,5«alpha»)]-(2216-51-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-(2216-51-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 37/38-41-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-39-37/39-36 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | OT0700000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29061100 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 2216-51-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| More Safety & Hazards From PubChem | Signal, GHS Hazard Statements, Precautionary Statement Codes, etc. |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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