Description

Isomenthol is a stereoisomer of menthol, a key organic compound prized for its characteristic minty aroma and cooling sensation. It serves as a versatile intermediate and active ingredient in high-value formulations where specific stereochemistry and purity are critical. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for premium applications.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key aromatic component in mint flavors, chewing gums, candies, oral care products, and perfumes for its refreshing profile.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral intermediate or active ingredient in the production of topical analgesics, cooling gels, balms, and decongestants.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for shaving creams, lotions, aftershaves, and skincare products to impart a cooling and soothing effect.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral building block for organic chemists in asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of more complex molecules.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed as an additive to enhance and modify the flavor profile of tobacco products.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized in technical-grade applications such as in chemical research and as a standard for analytical purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isomenthol
CAS No.	63903-52-6
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; (-)-Isomenthol; L-Isomenthol; (1R,2S,5R)-Isomenthol; neo-Menthol; β-Menthol; p-Menthan-3-ol (isomer); Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-
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Quality Control

Our Isomenthol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications for pharmaceutical and flavor/fragrance applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	51 - 54 °C
Specific Rotation	-15° to -25° (c=10 in ethanol)
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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