Isopulegol

Description

Isopulegol is identified by CAS 89-79-2, molecular formula C10H18O and molecular weight 154.14 g/mol. UNII 3TH92O3BXN; ChEBI 70479; InChIKey ZYTMANIQRDEHIO-KXUCPTDWSA-N. Boiling Point: 216.00 to 218.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 218 °C; Melting Point: 78 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	89-79-2
PubChem CID	170833
Molecular formula	C10H18O
Molecular weight	154.14 g/mol
IUPAC name	(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
InChIKey	ZYTMANIQRDEHIO-KXUCPTDWSA-N
UNII (FDA)	3TH92O3BXN
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:70479
FEMA number	2962
JECFA number	755

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	154.25
XLogP3	3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	154.135765193
Monoisotopic Mass	154.135765193
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	216.00 to 218.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	218 °C
Melting Point	78 °C
Density	0.904-0.913
Refractive Index	1.468-1.477

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• Solid
• Colourless liquid, minty-herbaceous, bitter-sweet, harsh, camphoraceous odour
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils
• miscible (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Mint, Cool No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1823)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1823)
Reported hazard statements	H302, H315 (85.2%), H319 (84.4%), H226 (100%), H318 (100%), H351, H372

Documented Uses

• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Information on 2 consumer products that contain Isopulegol in the following categories is provided:
• Information on 1 consumer products that contain Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-rel- in the following categories is provided:
• Other (requires additional information)
• Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

(-)-Isopulegol; Isopulegol; 89-79-2; l-Isopulegol; coolact P; (1R,2S,5R)-5-METHYL-2-(PROP-1-EN-2-YL)CYCLOHEXAN-1-OL; FEMA No. 2962; 3TH92O3BXN; (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol; NSC-231369; DTXSID5047116; RefChem:792269; DTXCID501764296; 201-940-6; p-Menth-8-en-3-ol; 50373-36-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Isopulegol?

CAS 89-79-2; molecular formula C10H18O; molecular weight 154.14 g/mol.

What other names is Isopulegol known by?

(-)-Isopulegol, Isopulegol, 89-79-2, l-Isopulegol, coolact P, (1R,2S,5R)-5-METHYL-2-(PROP-1-EN-2-YL)CYCLOHEXAN-1-OL.

What is the regulatory status of Isopulegol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Isopulegol classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 1823).

What are the key physical properties of Isopulegol?

Boiling Point: 216.00 to 218.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 218 °C; Melting Point: 78 °C; Density: 0.904-0.913.

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