MENTHOL-Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd.

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MENTHOL

Brand：HS

Model：25kg/drum

Purity：99%

Cas：15356-70-4

Createtime： 2026-04-14
Updatetime： 2026-04-15

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Product Details

useage	Industrial use
deliveryInfo
appearance	powder
Molecular Weight	156.27
aliasen
supplyCapacity	50000MT/Month
harbor	Qingdao,China
minorder	1KG
Appearance	Colorless hexagonal crystals or white crystalline powder

Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.

Basic Information

Product Name: MENTHOL

Alias: (-)-Menthol; L-Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; (-)-p-Menthan-3-ol; Menthol natural; MFCD00001465; UNII-382H34K91O; RTECS OT0350000; PubChem: 1656; ChEMBL: ChEMBL1405

CAS No.: 15356-70-4

EINECS No.: 239-357-0

Molecular Formula: C??H??O

Molecular Weight: 156.27 g/mol

Classification: Organic compound, monoterpene alcohol, natural product, flavoring agent, pharmaceutical excipient, cosmetic ingredient, fine chemical, topical analgesic

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless hexagonal crystals or white crystalline powder, with a characteristic minty odor and cooling taste; stable under normal conditions, incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids; slightly volatile; slightly hygroscopic; non-irritating under normal use, may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

Density: 0.890 g/cm3 (25℃, lit.); refractive index n??/D 1.460 (lit.); LogP: 3.12 (predicted); PSA: 20.23; precise mass: 156.1514; optical rotation (α)??/D -51.0° to -54.0° (c=10, ethanol).

Melting Point: 42-45℃ (lit.); melts easily at room temperature above 37℃.

Boiling Point: 216-217℃ (lit., atmospheric pressure); 103-104℃ (13 mmHg); no obvious decomposition before boiling.

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (0.4 g/100mL at 25℃); soluble in ethanol, methanol, ether, chloroform, benzene and most organic solvents; miscible with oils and fats; soluble in dilute acids.

Flash Point: 93℃ (closed cup, lit.); Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mmHg (25℃, lit.); pKa: 15.5 (25℃).

Purity: ≥98.0% (industrial grade); ≥99.0% (food grade, FCC); ≥99.5% (pharmaceutical grade, USP/BP); ≥99.7% (high-purity grade).

Storage Condition: Sealed, stored in a cool and dry place at room temperature (below 30℃), protected from light and moisture; keep container tightly closed; avoid high temperature, open flame and contact with oxidizing agents and strong acids; store in a well-ventilated warehouse; separate from incompatible substances; prevent volatilization.

Main Uses

Pharmaceutical Field: Used as a pharmaceutical excipient and topical analgesic; relieves itching, pain and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes; used in cough drops, throat lozenges, ointments and nasal sprays; also used as a flavoring agent in oral medications to mask unpleasant tastes.
Food & Beverage Field: Widely used as a flavoring agent and cooling agent in food and beverages, such as candies, chocolates, chewing gums, beverages, ice creams and oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash).
Cosmetics & Personal Care Field: Used as a cooling agent, flavoring agent and skin conditioner in cosmetics, skin care products, hair care products and personal care products; provides a refreshing and cooling sensation to the skin and hair.
Other Fields: Used in the production of cigarettes as a flavoring agent; applied in industrial products (such as detergents, air fresheners) to provide a minty fragrance; used as a research reagent in organic synthesis and natural product chemistry.

Specification Table

Item	Specification	Unit	Remarks
Product Name	MENTHOL	—	Alias: (-)-Menthol, L-Menthol
CAS Number	15356-70-4	—	L-Menthol; TSCA listed; natural origin available
Molecular Formula	C??H??O	—	Linear formula: (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
Molecular Weight	156.27	g/mol
Appearance	Colorless hexagonal crystals or white crystalline powder	—	Characteristic minty odor; cooling taste; slightly volatile
Melting Point	42-45	℃	lit. = literature value; melts at >37℃
Purity	≥99.0	%	Pharmaceutical grade; USP/BP standard