SYNTHETIC NEO MENTHOL
REFERENCES
CAS Number: 2216-52-6; 89-78-1
FEMA Number: 2665
EINECS Number: 229-352-5 
Product Code: AFM001033

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