W266523

L-Menthol

natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonyma: (1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol, (−)-Menthol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
• Empirický vzorec (Hillův zápis): C₁₀H₂₀O
• Číslo CAS: 2216-51-5
• Molekulová hmotnost: 156.27
• FEMA Number: 2665
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1902293
• EC Number: 218-690-9
• Council of Europe no.: 65c
• MDL number: MFCD00062979
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901227
• Flavis number: 2.218
• NACRES: NA.21
• organoleptic: minty; cooling; peppermint
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
• food allergen: no known allergens

Vlastnosti

• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor pressure: 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• assay: ≥99%
• optical activity: [α]20/D −49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• bp: 212 °C (lit.)
• mp: 41-45 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• organoleptic: minty; cooling; peppermint
• SMILES string: CC(C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1O
• InChI: 1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1
• InChI key: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N

Popis

General description

L-Menthol is the principal component of peppermint oil. It is widely used in confectionaries cosmetics and toothpaste for its characteristic peppermint flavor and cooling effect.

Application

L-Menthol can be used as a model flavor compound to prepare flavor encapsulated porous cellulose particles for food processing applications.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 25 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Mentha species.

Disclaimer

The substance W266523 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Bezpečnostní informace

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H315,H319
• pcodes: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 201.2 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 94 °C - closed cup
• ppe: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves