L-Menthol Chemical 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)
FEMA 2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC
refractive index 1.46
Fp 200 °F
storage temp. −20°C
solubility 490mg/l
form Crystals or Crystalline Needles
pka 15.30±0.60(Predicted)
color Colorless to white
Specific Gravity 0.89
optical activity [α]22/D 49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol
Water Solubility insoluble
Merck 14,5837
BRN 1902293
Stability: Stable.
InChIKey NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 2216-51-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, [1R-(1«alpha»,2«beta»,5«alpha»)]-(2216-51-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Levomenthol (2216-51-5)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements 37/38-41-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-39-37/39-36
WGK Germany 2
RTECS OT0700000
TSCA Yes
HS Code 29061100
Hazardous Substances Data 2216-51-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3300 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg