Preferred name | (±)-menthol |
Trivial Name | Menthol |
Short Description | DL-menthol |
Formula | C10 H20 O |
CAS Number | 1490-04-6 |
FEMA Number | 2665 |
ECHA Number | 216-074-4 |
FDA UNII | L7T10EIP3A |
Nikkaji Number | J2.129F |
Beilstein Number | 3194263 |
MDL | MFCD00001484 |
COE Number | 63 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.00 (est) |
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FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 1490-04-6 |
Pubchem (cid): | 1254 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134981328 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | D04849 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB35765 |
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Formulations/Preparations: •some synthetic menthols are not chemical individuals but...mixtures of various isomers...these are designated...l-menthol, dl-menthol, l-isomenthol, d-isomenthol, dl-isomenthol, l-neomenthol, d-neomenthol, l-neoisomenthol, d-neoisomenthol and dl-neoisomenthol. •when mixed with about equal wt of camphor, chloral hydrate, phenol, or thymol, menthol forms "eutectic" mixt liquifying @ room temp. •menthol, usp drug marketed under generic name. •grades: technical; usp; fcc •synthetic menthol is available as the optically active levo-menthol with a purity of 99.9%. synthetic menthol is also commercially available as the racemic mixture •present in cigarettes and pipe tobacco (0.1-0.45%) shaving creams, pre- and aftershave lotions (0.2-0.3%); toothpastes (0.5%); mouthwashes (1-2%); chewing gums (0.5%); cough drops (0.1%); refreshing towels (1%); rubbing alcohol (1-1.2%); and shampoos (2-0.5%) •mentholatum deep heating rub contains 5.9% menthol; mentholatum ointment, 1.35%; mentholatum deep heating lotion, 6% |
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Mane | Parchem |
Sigma-Aldrich |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 156.26860046387 |
Boiling Point | 214 to 216°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.032 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 93.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.216 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 434.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 420 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Mentholic | |
cooling, mentholic, minty | |
General comment | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. cooling mentholic minty |
Flavor Type: Mentholic | |
cooling, mentholic, minty | |
General comment | Cooling mentholic minty |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Cornmint , Herbal , Mint , Peppermint , Spearmint , Wintergreen |
Flavoring purposes | Cornmint |
Cosmetic purposes | Denaturants , Fragrance , Refreshing agents , Soothing agents |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances: | |||
0.0400 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).(IFRA, 2004) | |||
Recommendation for (±)-menthol usage levels up to: | |||
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
0.2900 % | |||
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
0.0074 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2004) | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 130.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 35.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 1100.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 68.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 68.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 400.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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WGK Germany:1 |
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Chemidplus:0001490046 |
RTECS:OT0525000 for cas# 1490-04-6 |