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L-Menthol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1047430
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2216-51-5
C10H20O
156.269
MFCD00062979
NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
l-menthol, --menthol, levomenthol, menthomenthol, l---menthol, hexahydrothymol, menthacamphor, peppermint camphor, 1r,2s,5r-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, u.s.p. menthol
16666
CHEBI:15409
(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
2216-51-5
C10H20O
156.269
MFCD00062979
NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
l-menthol, --menthol, levomenthol, menthomenthol, l---menthol, hexahydrothymol, menthacamphor, peppermint camphor, 1r,2s,5r-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, u.s.p. menthol
16666
CHEBI:15409
(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

Description

L-Menthol is used as a cooling agent that strongly activates TRPM8.(Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 8 is a Protein Coding gene). It is used as analgesic (topical), antipruritic agent. It is used as: refreshing agent, food flavor, cool and antipruritic drug, carminative drug. Menthol crystals is used for pers onal care and cosmetics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol (100 mg/ml), ether, and chloroform. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, phenols, potassium permanganate, chromium trioxide, chloral hydrate, thymol, pyrogallol, resorcinol, camphor, butylchloral hydrate, betanaphthol, exalgine.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 42°C to 45°C
Density 0.89
Boiling Point 212°C to 216°C
Flash Point 93°C (199°F)
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1902293
Merck Index 14,5837
Solubility Information Soluble in 100% ethanol,methanol (100mg/ml),ether,and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Optical Rotation −50° (c=10 in ethanol)
Formula Weight 156.27
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Menthol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H318-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber 218-690-9
RTECSNumber OT0700000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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