DL-Menthol Chemical Properties
Melting point 34-36 °C(lit.)
alpha -2 º (c=10, EtOH)
Boiling point 216 °C(lit.)
density 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA 2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC
refractive index 1.4615
Fp 200 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 456mg/l
pka 15.30±0.60(Predicted)
form Crystalline Solid
color Colorless to white
Water Solubility insoluble
JECFA Number 427
Merck 14,5837
BRN 3194263
CAS DataBase Reference 89-78-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference DL-Menthol(89-78-1)
EPA Substance Registry System (1R,2S,5R)-Menthol (89-78-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 37/38-41-36/37/38
Safety Statements 36/37/39-24/25-36-26-39
RIDADR UN 1888 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
RTECS OT0350000
Autoignition Temperature 405 °C
TSCA Yes
HS Code 29061100
Hazardous Substances Data 89-78-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 3180 mg/kg (Jenner)