Name	DL-Menthol
Synonyms	Mentol Menthol DL-Menthol Racementhol p-Menthan-3-ol Menthol 89-78-1 Menthol Crystals DL-Menthol crystal component of Theragesic component of Dermoplast cyclohexanol,2-isopropyl-5-methyl- component of Robitussin cough drops Cyclohexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl- (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanol (1R,2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-yl-1-cyclohexanol
CAS	89-78-1 1490-04-6
EINECS	201-939-0

Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molar Mass	156.27
Density	0.89g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
Melting Point	34-36°C(lit.)
Boling Point	216°C(lit.)
Specific Rotation(α)	-2 º (c=10, EtOH)
Flash Point	200°F
JECFA Number	427
Water Solubility	insoluble
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, ether, glacial acetic acid, liquid paraffin and petroleum ether, slightly soluble in water.
Vapor Presure	0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Appearance	Crystalline Solid
Color	Colorless to white
Merck	14,5837
BRN	3194263
pKa	15.30±0.60(Predicted)
Storage Condition	Store below +30°C.
Refractive Index	1.4615
MDL	MFCD00001484
Physical and Chemical Properties	Density 1.36
Use	It is used in medicine for cooling oil, painkillers, etc. It is also used for making toothpaste, tooth powder, candy, beverage, spices, etc

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