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L-Menthol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10474.0B
1000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L-Menthol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10474.0B
1000 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A10474.0B
also known as A10474-0B
Price (EUR)
237,60 Online price
264,00
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
2216-51-5
IUPAC Name
(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
InChI Key
NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1O
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (GC)
≥98.5%
Appearance (Color)
Colorless
Melting Point (clear melt)
39.0-46.0?C
Optical Rotation
-49.7 ± 0.5? (C=10 in ethanol)
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Description
L-Menthol is used as a cooling agent that strongly activates TRPM8.(Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 8 is a Protein Coding gene). It is used as analgesic (topical), antipruritic agent. It is used as: refreshing agent, food flavor, cool and antipruritic drug, carminative drug. Menthol crystals is used for pers onal care and cosmetics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Solubility
Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol (100 mg/ml), ether, and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, phenols, potassium permanganate, chromium trioxide, chloral hydrate, thymol, pyrogallol, resorcinol, camphor, butylchloral hydrate, betanaphthol, exalgine.
Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol (100 mg/ml), ether, and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, phenols, potassium permanganate, chromium trioxide, chloral hydrate, thymol, pyrogallol, resorcinol, camphor, butylchloral hydrate, betanaphthol, exalgine.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse