OVERVIEW
Neo menthol, C10H20O, is a monoterpenoid compound generally used as an additive in oral hygiene products and as a flavouring agent in food and beverages. It blends well with Geranium, Spruce oil, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang, Hyssop aroma, Bergamot, Melissa, Sandalwood, Rose and Rosewood.
Neo menthol is extensively used in perfumery composition because of its penetrating fragrance. It is safe for health and hence is also used as a flavouring compound in the food industry.
APPEARANCE
Clear, colourless, transparent liquid
ODOUR
Sweet, characteristic, minty
IUPAC NAME
(1S,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
CAS NUMBER
2216-52-6; 89-78-1
FEMA NUMBER
2665
EINECS NUMBER
229-352-5
PRODUCT CODE
AFM001033
SYNONYM
(+)-Neomenthol, dl Neomenthol, (1S,2S,5R)-(+)-Neomenthol, p-menthan-3-ol
SHELF LIFE
24 Months
LOGP
3.0 (est)
FLASHPOINT
91.1°C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.900 to 0.903 @ 20°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.459 - 1.462 @ 20°C
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
156.27 g/mol
PURITY (GLC)
95% Minimum
OPTICAL ROTATION
0.0°
SOLUBILITY
Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water