Cat. No.: X23-04-XQ1116
Menthol
Synonym: 1490-04-6; dl-Menthol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; (+/-)-Menthol; Hexahydrothymol; 5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol; Neomenthol; Menthyl alcohol; L-Menthol; (-)-Menthol; Levomenthol; Menthomenthol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexanol; Menthol
- MDL: MFCD00001484
- CAS Number: 89-78-1
- Compound CID: 1254
Product Size
20 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g
Properties
Description
Menthol is obtained from herba menthae haplocalycis and has flavoring and local anesthetic properties.
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Source
Leaves of herba Menthae haplocalycis
Form
Colorless needle or prismatic crystals
Purity
≥98%, determined by GC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in alcohol, ether, glacial acetic acid, liquid paraffin and petroleum ether, slightly soluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Menthol can be used for cooling and antipruritic effect experiments, etc.
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask
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