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Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
| Assay: | 95.00 to 100.00 %
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| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
| Melting Point: | 43.00 to 44.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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| Boiling Point: | 103.00 to 104.00 °C. @ 9.00 mm Hg
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| Vapor Pressure: | 0.032000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point: | 196.00 °F. TCC ( 91.11 °C. )
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| logP (o/w): | 3.216 (est) |
| Soluble in: |
| | alcohol | | | water, 434.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in: |
| | paraffin oil |
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Description:
| mentholic |
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| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
| Alfa Biotechnology |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| D-Menthol 98%
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| BOC Sciences |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| Cyclohexanol,5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1S,2R,5S)-
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| Coompo |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| D-Menthol from Plants ≥98%
Odor: characteristic Use: The distinct effects of optically active menthols on lipid bilayers were clarified: l-menthol acts on orthorhombic hydrocarbon chain packing with high selectivity, whereas d-menthol has no such specific effect. These findings extend our understanding of the mechanisms by which menthols affect the intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum.
Menthol's ability to chemically trigger the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin is responsible for the well-known cooling sensation it provokes when inhaled, eaten, or applied to the skin. Menthol's analgesic properties are mediated through a selective activation of ?-opioid receptors. Menthol also blocks voltage-sensitive sodium channels, reducing neural activity that may stimulate muscles. Menthol also enhances the efficacy of ibuprofen in topical applications via vasodilation, which reduces skin barrier function. |
| ExtraSynthese |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| (+)-Menthol (GC) ≥98%
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| Penta International |
| D-MENTHOL
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| Penta International |
| MENTHOL LIQUID
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| Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| (+)-Menthol
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| Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| (1S,2R,5S)-(+)-Menthol 99%
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| TCI AMERICA |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| (+)-Menthol >99.0%(GC)
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Safety Information:
| Preferred SDS: View |
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| Hazards identification |
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| 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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| Pictogram | |
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| Hazard statement(s) |
| None found. |
| Precautionary statement(s) |
| None found. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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| Dermal Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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| Inhalation Toxicity: |
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Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
| 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: | | | 0.2000 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey). (IFRA, 2006)
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| use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | | | 2.2500 %
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| Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | | | 0.0573 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2006)
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| 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: | - | - |
Safety References:
References:
Other Information:
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | Search |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2906.11.0000 |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
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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Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| | cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1S,2R,5S)- | | (+)- | menthol | | (1S,2R,5S)-(+)- | menthol | | D- | menthol | | | menthol, (1S,3S,4R)-(+)- | | | menthol-d dist. | | (1S,2R,5S)-5- | methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol |
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