(1S,2R,5S)-(+)-Menthol
[CAS# 15356-60-2]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Plant extracts
• Name: (1S,2R,5S)-(+)-Menthol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• Molecular Weight: 156.27
• CAS Registry Number: 15356-60-2
• EC Number: 239-387-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.5 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.890±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 42-44 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 215.4±8.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 93.3±0.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Everard, B. A.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1950, P3386-9.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400