TIC
Code No. : |
C105040 |
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| Chemical Name |
(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-isopropyl-cyclohexanol |
C10H20O |
| Synonym |
(1R,3R,4S)-(-)-Menthol |
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| CAS No. |
2216-51-5 M.W. |
156.27 |
| Odour Description |
Mint-like odour with cooling feel |
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| Occurrence in Nature |
Found in oil of peppermint, Japanese mint, and in minor
quantities in oil of geranium. |
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| Application Information |
Used in perfumery to give power, lift,
and freshness. Widely used in flavors, cosmetics, pharmaceutical dentifrices,
and tobacco flavors.
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| Typical Use Level |
Up to 3% |
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Stability
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Substantivity : |
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| Hypochlorite Bleach |
Fair |
Skin |
Good |
| Perborate Powder Detergent: |
Fair |
Dry Fabric |
Poor |
| Liquid Detergent |
Good |
Wet Fabric |
Poor |
| Concentrated Fabric Softeners |
Good |
Hair |
Good |
| Soaps |
Good |
Tenacity on Blotter |
> 2 Hours |
| Alcoholic Fine Fragnances |
Good |
Diffusivity |
Diffusive |
| Toiletry Applications: |
Good |
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| Antiperspirants |
Good |
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Typical Physical Properties
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| Sp. Gr. (25/25) |
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Flash Point oC |
95 CC |
| [a] 20 D |
-49o to -52o |
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| GC MIN : |
99.9% as Menthol |
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| Appearance : |
Colorless crystalline mass |
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| CLogP : |
3.233 |
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| FEMA/GRAS No. |
2665 |
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