(+/-)-Menthol (CAS 15356-70-4) — formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26; category food flavors.
(+/-)-Menthol (CAS 15356-70-4) is a food flavors. 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. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. 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 | 15356-70-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.26 |
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 3 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Spice Oils |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
(+/-)-Menthol is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 15356-70-4 and molecular formula C10H20O (molecular weight 156.26), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 15356-70-4
Its molecular formula C10H20O comprises 10 C, 20 H, 1 O atoms.
Also known as: (+/-)-Menthol · (+/-)-薄荷醇
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of (+/-)-Menthol is 15356-70-4.
Molecular formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26.
It is also registered under: (+/-)-Menthol, (+/-)-薄荷醇.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Spice Oils.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for (+/-)-Menthol (CAS 15356-70-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 15356-70-4 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 1254 |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O |
| IUPAC name | 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol |
| UNII (FDA) | L7T10EIP3A |
| FEMA number | 2665 |
| JECFA number | 427 |
| 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 notification summary | 0.4% (7 / 1989) |
| GHS notification summary | 0.4% (7 / 1989) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H315 (97.3%), H319 (82.9%), H318, H335, H402, H412 |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.4% (7 of 1989) of reports.
H315 (97.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
(+/-)-Menthol · CAS 15356-70-4 · C10H20O. UNII L7T10EIP3A. 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.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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