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

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    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
    Soluble In
    Alcohol Soluble,
    Chloroform Soluble,
    Ether,
    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)
    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.

    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.

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