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1490-04-6

Name DL-Menthol
CAS 1490-04-6
EINECS(EC#) 216-074-4
Molecular Formula C10H20O
MDL Number MFCD00001484
Molecular Weight 156.27
MOL File 1490-04-6.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance colourless crystals
Melting point  34-36 °C(lit.)
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
Fp  200 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Very soluble in ethanol (95%), chloroform, ether, fatty oils and liquid paraffin; freely soluble in glacial acetic acid;soluble in acetone and benzene; very slightly soluble in glycerin; practically insoluble in water.
form  neat
pka 15.30±0.60(Predicted)
color  Clear Colourless
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. cooling mentholic minty
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Odor Type mentholic
JECFA Number 427
Dielectric constant 3.2(Ambient)
InChIKey NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 3.3-3.79 at 25℃
Uses
menthol is a fragrance. It is also said to be anti-septic, cooling, refreshing, and a blood-circulation stimulant. Menthol gives the skin a “cool” feeling after use. It constitutes almost 50 percent of peppermint oil but can also be synthetically produced through the hydrogenation of thymol. It is non-toxic in low doses, but in high concentrations it can be irritating to the skin, especially the mucous membranes.
CAS DataBase Reference 1490-04-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Menthol(1490-04-6)
EPA Substance Registry System 1490-04-6(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R48/20/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed .
R40:Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
RIDADR  UN 1888 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  OT0525000
HS Code  29061100
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