Pharm-Rx Menthol
- Chemical Name
- Menthol
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₀H₂₀O
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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- OTC
- Phytochemical
Product families
Applications
- Other Drug & Care Solutions
Product Families
- Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Other characteristics
- 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
- Functions
- OTC, Phytochemical
- Ingredient Name
- L-Menthol
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- 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).
- Soluble In
- Alcohol Soluble
- Chloroform Soluble
- Ether Soluble
- Glacial Acetic Acid Soluble
- Petroleum Ether Soluble
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Storage Information
Preserve in tight containers, preferably at controlled room temperature.
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ECL (Korea)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- Labelling Information
Label it to indicate whether it is levorotatory or racemic.
- USP Reference Standards
- USP Menthol RS
- Certifications and Compliance
- California Proposition 65
- FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
