l-Menthol

MINT • HERBAL • SWEET • MEDICINAL • MINT
100% • Readily • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O

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SYNONYM

(1R,2S,5R)-(–)-Menthol

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in perfumery to impart power, lift, and freshness.
Widely used in flavors, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dentifrices,
and tobacco flavors.

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OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Found in peppermint oil, Japanese mint,
and in minor quantities in geranium oil.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Fair
Bleach (pH 14): Fair

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Poor
Hair: Good

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 2
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 3 %

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 92 °C
GC Purity: 99.9 % min as n-Menthol
CAS No.: 89-78-1 / 2216-51-5
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2665
CLogP: 3.38
Optical Rotation: –51.0° to –48.0°
Appearance: White tablets or flakes
Molecular Weight: 156.27
Vapor Pressure: 1.02 Pa at 25 °C