(+)-NEOMENTHOL

Synonym(s):(+)-Neomenthol;(1S,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol;[1S-(1β,2β,5α)]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;D-Neomenthol

CAS NO.：2216-52-6
Empirical Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
MDL number: MFCD00062980
EINECS: 218-691-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-12-18 13:37:16

What is (+)-NEOMENTHOL?

Description

d-Neomenthol has a menthol-like odor. It is used in mixtures of menthols as a substitute for ι-menthol.

Chemical properties

d-Neomenthol has a menthol-like odor. It is used in mixtures of menthols as a substitute for l-menthol.

Occurrence

Reported found in corn mint oil (Mentha arvenis).

The Uses of (+)-NEOMENTHOL

(+)-Neomenthol is a reagent used in the preparation of alkyl sulfonyl fluorides.

What are the applications of Application

(+)-Neomenthol is a metabolite in monoterpenoid biosynthesis

Definition

ChEBI: (+)-neomenthol is a p-menthan-3-ol.

General Description

(1S,2S,5R)-(+)-Neomenthol is a monoterpenoid compound found in the peppermint herb, Mentha piperita L. This menthol isomer is generally used as an additive in oral hygiene products and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Synthesis

(+)-Neomenthol is prepared synthetic from dI-Menthone by Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction.

Properties of (+)-NEOMENTHOL

Melting point:	−22 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	95 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.899 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.461
FEMA	2666 \| (+)-NEOISOMENTHOL
Flash point:	180 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
pka	15.30±0.60(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. mentholic minty sweet
optical activity	[α]22/D +17.3°, neat
Water Solubility	434mg/L at 25℃
BRN	2037488
CAS DataBase Reference	2216-52-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1S,2S,5R)- (2216-52-6)

Safety information for (+)-NEOMENTHOL

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.