DL-Menthol

Name: DL-Menthol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031785

About DL-Menthol

DL-Menthol is an impurity of Menthol carrying the CAS registry number 89-78-1. Its molecular formula is C10H20O and its molecular weight is 156.26 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol. Alternative names: Menthol and 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Menthol to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, DL-Menthol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Menthol

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Menthol.

Menthol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Menthol
Catalogue No.	VQ-031785
CAS Number	89-78-1
IUPAC name	5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₂₀O
Molecular weight	156.26 g/mol
Exact mass	156.1514
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
PubChem CID	1254

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Menthol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Menthyl alcohol, Mineral ice, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol, Therapeutic mineral ice, 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-3-cyclohexanol, Fisherman's friend lozenges, p-Menthan-3-ol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 89-78-1

Menthol, ≥99.00%

CAS: 89-78-1
Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
MW: 156.26 g/mol

VQ-020469

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of DL-Menthol?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Menthol is 89-78-1. It is also known as Menthol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Menthyl alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Menthol?

DL-Menthol has the molecular formula C10H20O and a molecular weight of 156.26 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol.

What is DL-Menthol used for?

DL-Menthol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Menthol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of DL-Menthol can I order?

We supply DL-Menthol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with DL-Menthol?

Yes. Every lot of DL-Menthol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can DL-Menthol be shipped internationally?

Yes. DL-Menthol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.