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Menthol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.27
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

menthol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

InChI

1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Menthol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Joseph A Farco et al.
Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry, 13(1), 124-131 (2012-10-16)
Menthol, a natural product of the peppermint plant Mentha x piperita (Lamiaceae), is a monoterpene which is widely used as a natural product in cosmetics, a flavoring agent, and as an intermediate in the production of other compounds. Various extracts
Rodney B Croteau et al.
Die Naturwissenschaften, 92(12), 562-577 (2005-11-18)
(-)-Menthol is the most familiar of the monoterpenes as both a pure natural product and as the principal and characteristic constituent of the essential oil of peppermint (Mentha x piperita). In this paper, we review the biosynthesis and molecular genetics
J Daniel Heck
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 48 Suppl 2, S1-38 (2010-02-02)
Cigarette smoking is established as a substantial contributor to risks for cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Less is known about the potential of cigarette composition to affect smoking risks. The use of cigarette flavoring ingredients such as menthol is currently
Karen Ahijevych et al.
Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, 12 Suppl 2, S110-S116 (2011-01-05)
The World Health Organization has identified several additives such as menthol in the manufacturing of cigarettes to specifically reduce smoke harshness. These additives may have important implications for reinforcing smoking behavior and motivation to quit smoking. The purpose of this
Karen Ahijevych et al.
Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, 6 Suppl 1, S17-S28 (2004-02-26)
Menthol is the only tobacco additive promoted and advertised by the tobacco industry. Although a considerable body of research has examined the effects of menthol when it is administered alone and unburned, the effects of menthol when burned in cigarette

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