(-)-Menthol
Also known as: L-Menthol, Levomenthol, (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, (-)-p-Menthan-3-ol, L(-)-Menthol, Menthol, l-, (-)-MENTHYL ALCOHOL, USPmenthol, Minclea
(-)-Menthol (CAS 2216-51-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H20O and a molecular weight of 156.265 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 41-43ºC, a boiling point of 215.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 93.3±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H318 — Causes serious eye damage and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2216-51-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-31646-1
- Molecular Formula
- C10H20O
- Molecular Weight
- 156.265 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 41-43ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 215.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 93.3±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 156.151413 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 3.20 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Additional Property | insoluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | TRPM8[1] |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Park EJ, et al. Menthol Enhances an Antiproliferative Activity of 1alpha,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D(3) in LNCaP Cells. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2009 Mar;44(2):125-30. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2906199090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2906199090. cyclanic, cyclenic or cyclotherpenic alcohols. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (-)-Menthol?
The CAS number of (-)-Menthol is 2216-51-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-Menthol?
(-)-Menthol has molecular formula C10H20O and molecular weight 156.265 g/mol.
Is (-)-Menthol hazardous?
(-)-Menthol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of (-)-Menthol?
For (-)-Menthol, Upstream Products: Isopulegol, Isopulegol, (1R)-(-)-Menthyl acetate; Downstream Products: (1S,2S,5R)-Neomenthyl azide, (+)-TRANS-P-MENTH-2-ENE, Isopropylcyclopentane.
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