DL-Menthol CAS#89-78-1
Natural Plant-Derived Ingredient – Extracted from mint leaves and stems, menthol is a natural compound and the primary active component of mint and peppermint essential oils.
Wide Application in Flavor and Fragrance Industries – Commonly used as a flavoring agent in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies, providing a refreshing mint aroma and taste.
High Global Availability and Stable Supply – With China and Brazil as major producers and an annual mint oil output of 2,000–3,000 tons, menthol benefits from reliable and large-scale production.
Medicinal Stimulant Properties – Used in pharmaceutical preparations as a topical stimulant, menthol produces a cooling sensation and enhances sensory activation on the skin.
Products Description of DL-Menthol CAS#89-78-1
Menthol is a chemical substance obtained from the leaves and stems of mint plants. It appears as white crystalline material with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₀O and is the principal constituent of mint and peppermint essential oils. Globally, China and Brazil are the major producers of natural mint, with an annual mint oil output of about 2,000–3,000 tons. Menthol and racemic menthol are widely used as flavoring agents in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. In the pharmaceutical field, menthol is applied as a topical stimulant for the skin.
DL-Menthol Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 34-36 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 216 °C(lit.) |
| Alpha | -2 º (c=10, EtOH) |
| Density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive index | 1.4615 |
| FEMA | 2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC |
| Fp | 200 °F |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | 456mg/l |
| Form | Crystalline Solid |
| Pka | 15.30±0.60(Predicted) |
| Color | Colorless to white |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. peppermint cool woody |
| Odor Type | mentholic |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Merck | 145,837 |
| JECFA Number | 427 |
| BRN | 3194263 |
| LogP | 3.4 at 37℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 89-78-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | DL-Menthol(89-78-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | (1R,2S,5R)-Menthol (89-78-1) |
