| Formula / Notation | C10H20O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1490-04-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26 |
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.904 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | D,l-menthol is a white crystalline solid with a peppermint odor and taste. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol; 1490-04-6; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Menthyl alcohol; Mentholum; Caswell No. 540; Mineral ice; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Menthol?
P-menthan-3-ol is any secondary alcohol that is one of the eight possible diastereoisomers of 5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol. It has a role as a volatile oil component. It is a p-menthane monoterpenoid and a secondary alcohol.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
Other Names / Synonyms: 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol; 1490-04-6; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Menthyl alcohol; Mentholum; Caswell No. 540; Mineral ice; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.904 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | D,l-menthol is a white crystalline solid with a peppermint odor and taste. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
P-menthan-3-ol is any secondary alcohol that is one of the eight possible diastereoisomers of 5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol. It has a role as a volatile oil component. It is a p-menthane monoterpenoid and a secondary alcohol.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Menthol is: C10H20O