Description

4-Menthen-8-Ol is a monoterpenoid alcohol with a distinct, complex aroma profile. This compound is valued for its versatile organoleptic properties, making it a significant ingredient in the creation of sophisticated fragrance and flavor compositions. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries for its ability to impart unique green, woody, and herbal notes.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: Used as a key intermediate or modifier in fine perfumery, contributing to complex green, woody, and herbal accords.
• Flavor Creation: Employed in the development of sophisticated flavor profiles for food and beverages, adding nuanced minty or earthy characteristics.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Incorporated into personal care products such as soaps, lotions, and creams for its aromatic qualities.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Serves as a component in essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and scented candles.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for pharmaceutical or agrochemical research.
• Industrial Deodorants: Utilized in specialty formulations designed to mask or neutralize industrial odors.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Menthen-8-Ol
CAS No.	58409-60-2
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Menth-4-en-8-ol; 8-Hydroxy-p-menth-4-ene; 4-Menthen-8-ol; 8-Hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexene; 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-8-ol; p-Menth-4(8)-en-8-ol; 8-Hydroxycarvomenthene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Menthen-8-Ol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and/or HPLC analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all relevant specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen) is recommended to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.