DL-Menthol

• CAT Number: R069420
• CAS Number: 89-78-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O
• Molecular Weight: 156.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

DL-Menthol（Cat No.:R069420）is a racemic mixture of the two enantiomers of menthol—d-menthol and l-menthol—resulting in a compound with reduced optical activity compared to the pure isomers. It is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol with a minty aroma and cooling sensation, commonly found as a white crystalline solid. DL-Menthol is widely used in pharmaceuticals, oral care products, cosmetics, and flavorings for its soothing and refreshing properties. Unlike pure l-menthol, which is naturally occurring and more potent, the racemic form is often synthesized and utilized when chirality is not critical to product performance or efficacy.