(-)-menthyl chloride
cyclohexane, 2-chloro-4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-
Identification
| Name | (-)-menthyl chloride |
| IUPAC | 2-chloro-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylcyclohexane |
| CAS Number | 16052-42-9 |
| EINECS | 240-200-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H19 Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 174.71343000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001481 |
| Beilstein | 1902297 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.93600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.46340 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 216.10 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.200000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 174.00 °F. TCC ( 78.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.890 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 2.576 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | pharmaceuticals / chemical synthisis |
| Recommendation for (-)-menthyl chloride usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for (-)-menthyl chloride flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(1S-(1alpha,2beta,4beta))-2-
chloro-1-isopropyl-4-methyl cyclohexane
2-
chloro-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylcyclohexane
cyclohexane, 2-chloro-4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-
L-
menthyl chloride
laevo-
menthyl chloride
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