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) |
Product Application of DL-Menthol CAS#89-78-1
Menthol is widely applied as a flavoring and taste-enhancing agent in products such as candies (including mints and gummies), beverages, and ice cream. Both menthol and racemic menthol are commonly used to add flavor to toothpaste, perfumes, drinks, and confectionery. In the medical field, it serves as a stimulant applied to the skin or mucous membranes, providing cooling and anti-itching effects; it may also be taken internally as a carminative for headaches and for inflammation of the nose and throat. In addition, its ester derivatives are utilized in the production of fragrances and pharmaceuticals.
