[A10474] CAS 2216-51-5 | L-Menthol, 99%

CAS : 2216-51-5
MDL : MFCD00062979
EINECS : 218-690-9

Other name :

(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol

Chemical Properties

Formula : C10H20O
Formula weight : 156.27
Melting Point : 42-45°
Boiling Point : 212-216°
Flash point : 93°(199°F)
Density : 0.89
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Form : Crystalline needles
Solubility : Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol (100 mg/ml), ether, and chloroform. Insoluble in water.

Literature References

The L-menthyl ester of succinic acid has been used in a chiral synthesis of (1S,2S)-cyclopropanedicarboxylic acid: Org. Synth. Coll., 8, 141 (1993): One recrystallization gives the pure enantiomer.

Notes

Store at -20°C. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, phenols, potassium permanganate, chromium trioxide, chloral hydrate, thymol, pyrogallol, resorcinol, camphor, butylchloral hydrate, betanaphthol, exalgine.Other References:Beilstein: 1902293Merck: 14,5837

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H318-H315-H335-H303Causes serious eye damage.Causes skin irritation.May cause respiratory irritation.May be harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements : P261-P305+P351+P338-P302+P352-P321-P405-P501aAvoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.Specific treatment (see label).Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.