CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
C10H20O
SYNONYM
(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Used in perfumery to give power, lift, and freshness. Widely used in flavors, cosmetics, pharmaceutical dentifrices and tobacco flavors.
OCCURENCE IN NATURE
Found in oil of peppermint, Japanese mint and in minor quantities in oil of geranium.
STABILITY
| Fine Fragrance | - | Good |
| Fabric Softener | pH3 | Good |
| Antiperspirants | pH3.5 | Good |
| Toiletry Applications | pH6 | Good |
| Liquid Detergent | pH9 | Good |
| Soap | pH10 | Good |
| Powder Detergent | pH11 | Fair |
| Bleach | pH14 | Fair |
SUBSTANTIVITY
| Skin | Good | |
| Dry Fabric | Poor | |
| Wet Fabric | Poor | |
| Hair | Good |
TENACITY ON BLOTTER
>2
Hours
00
Days
00
Weeks
BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY
Diffusive
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
<3%
TECHNICAL DATA
| Flash Point°C | 92ºC |
| GC | 99.9% min. as n-Menthol |
| CAS No. | 89-78-1 / 2216-51-5 |
| FEMA / GRAS No. | 2665 |
| CLogP | 3.38 |
| Optical Rotation | -51.0º to -48.0º |
| Appearance | White tablet or flakes |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.02 Pa at 25ºC |