DL-Menthol CAS#89-78-1
Natural Extraction and Purity：Menthol is derived from mint leaves and stems, making it a natural and high-purity compound suitable for a wide range of applications.
Versatile Flavoring Agent：It serves as a key flavoring component in products like toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies, providing a refreshing and aromatic effect.
Medicinal Stimulant Properties：Menthol can act as a stimulant on the skin, offering soothing and cooling effects in various medical and topical applications.
Abundant Global Supply：With major production in countries like China and Brazil, menthol and mint oil are readily available in large quantities, ensuring stable supply for industrial and commercial use.
Menthol is a chemical compound obtained from the leaves and stems of mint. It appears as a white crystalline substance with the molecular formula C10H20O and is the primary component of mint and peppermint essential oils. Globally, China and Brazil are the leading producers of natural mint, with an annual mint oil output of 2,000–3,000 tons. Menthol and racemic menthol are widely used as flavoring agents in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. In medical applications, menthol acts as a stimulant on the skin, providing a soothing and cooling effect.
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 | 14,5837 |
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) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
Risk Statements | 37/38-41-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 36/37/39-24/25-36-26-39 |
RIDADR | UN 1888 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OT0350000 |
Autoignition Temperature | 405 °C |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29061100 |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 3180 mg/kg (Jenner) |
Product Application of DL-Menthol CAS#89-78-1
DL-Menthol can be used as a flavoring agent and enhancer in candies (such as mints and gummies), beverages, ice cream, and other food products. Both menthol and racemic menthol serve as flavoring agents in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. In medical applications, it acts as a stimulant on the skin or mucous membranes, providing cooling and antipruritic effects. When taken internally, it functions as a carminative to relieve headaches and inflammation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Additionally, its esters are utilized in the production of spices and pharmaceuticals.
