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Pharm-Rx Menthol

Pharm-Rx Menthol, chemically identified as L-Menthol, serves as a phytochemical within pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Categorized under phytochemicals and plant extracts in nutraceuticals and supplements, it operates in over-the-counter (OTC) functions and is commonly utilized for various applications owing to its natural properties and potential health benefits derived from plant extracts.

Ingredient Name: L-Menthol

Chemical Name: Menthol

CAS Number: 89-78-1, 2216-51-5

Functions: OTC, Phytochemical

Synonyms: (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanol, (-)-trans-p-Menthan-cis-3-ol, (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol, (-)-(1R,3R,4S)-Menthol, (-)-Menthyl alcohol, (1R)-(-)-Menthol, (R)-(-)-Menthol, l-(-)-Menthol, 1R-Menthol, (-)-Menthol, L-Mentholum, Levomenthol, FEMA 2665, NSC 62788, Hakkano, Minclea

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name

    Menthol

    Ingredient Name

    L-Menthol

    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

    OTC,

    Phytochemical

    Molecular formula
    C₁₀H₂₀O
    Technologies

    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

    Product Families

    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

    Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts

    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors

    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

    Definition

    Menthol is an alcohol obtained from oils derived from a variety of mints or prepared synthetically. Menthol may be levorotatory (l-menthol) from natural or synthetic sources, or racemic (dl-menthol). It contains not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% of menthol (C₁₀H₂₀O).

    Chemical Structure

    - 1

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Healthcare & Pharma

    Applications

    Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

    Other Drug & Care Solutions

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Powder

    Solubility

    Alcohol Soluble,

    Chloroform Soluble,

    Ether Soluble,

    Glacial Acetic Acid Soluble,

    Petroleum Ether Soluble

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight156.27——

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    California Proposition 65,

    FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200

    Chemical Inventories

    AICS (Australia),

    DSL (Canada),

    ECL (Korea),

    EINECS (EU),

    ENCS (Japan),

    IECSC (China),

    NZIoC (New Zealand),

    PICCS (Phillipines),

    TSCA (USA)

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Menthol RS

    Packaging & Availability

    Labelling Information

    Label it to indicate whether it is levorotatory or racemic.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Preserve in tight containers, preferably at controlled room temperature.