Description
(Confirms to IP, BP)
3-p-Menthanol; Hexahydrothymol; Menthomenthol; peppermint camphor
| CAS | 2216-51-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Colorless crystals |
| Odour | Peppermint odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 34 – 36 °C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 93.4 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 216 °C |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.89 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Slightly soluble in water |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Colourless, hexagonal or needle-like crystals, or crystalline powder; odour, pleasant and characteristic | Assay (Gc Area %) | Min 99.0% |
| Identifications | To comply IP, BP tests | Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, very soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in light petroleum, freely soluble in fatty oils and in liquid paraffin, ver |
| Appearance of Solution | To comply IP, BP tests | Melting Point | about 43°C |
| Acidity Or Alkalinity | To comply the test | Specific Optical Rotation ( [?]20/d) | -49.0° to -51.0° |
| Related Substances | To comply IP, BP tests | Residue On Evaporation | Max 0.05% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 |















