Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) — formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26; category food additives.
Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) is a chemical raw material in the food additives category. Its molecular formula C10H20O comprises 10 C, 20 H, 1 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 156.26. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 100 °F (NTP, 1992), boiling point around 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992), LogP about 3. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 1490-04-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26 |
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 3 |
| Applications | Found in peppermint oil and other mint oils, Used as flavoring/fragrance agent in toothpastes, mouthwashes, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, aerosol room fresheners |
| Category | Food Additives|Spice Oils |
Documented applications: Found in peppermint oil and other mint oils, Used as flavoring/fragrance agent in toothpastes, mouthwashes, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, aerosol room fresheners.
Menthol is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 1490-04-6 and molecular formula C10H20O (molecular weight 156.26), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 1490-04-6
Its molecular formula C10H20O comprises 10 C, 20 H, 1 O atoms.
Also known as: Menthol · 薄荷脑 · DL-Menthol
Category: food additives / food flavors
The CAS registry number of Menthol is 1490-04-6.
Molecular formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26.
It is also registered under: Menthol, 薄荷脑, DL-Menthol.
Recorded applications: Found in peppermint oil and other mint oils, Used as flavoring/fragrance agent in toothpastes, mouthwashes, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, aerosol room fresheners.
Category: Food Additives / Spice Oils.
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Independent reference data for Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 1490-04-6 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 1254 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| IUPAC Name | 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol |
| UNII (FDA) | L7T10EIP3A |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 156.151415257 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 156.151415257 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 20.2 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 11 |
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 214.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 214.00 to 216.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 212 °C ((-)-isomer 216.5) |
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -8 °C |
| Flash Point | 196 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | In water, 420 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 456 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility | 0.42 mg/mL at 25 °C |
MENTHOL; 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; CCRIS 9231; DTXSID8029650; EINECS 216-074-4; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 051601; HSDB 593; AI3-08161
| Regulatory & food contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Mint, Cool JECFA ADI: 0-4 mg/kg bw |
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| GHS notifications | 0.4% (7 / 1989) |
| GHS notifications | 0.4% (7 / 1989) |
|---|---|
| Notified hazard statements | H315 (97.3%), H319 (82.9%), H318, H335, H402, H412 |
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 薄荷脑