The compound (-)-Menthol, with the molecular formula C10H20O and a molecular weight of 156.26, is a reference substance for gas chromatography (GC). It belongs to the category of phytochemicals and is used as a reference material in HPLC/TLC/GC applications. Its IUPAC name is 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol, and its InChI and InChIKey are InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3 and NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, respectively. The Boiling Point of this compound is 421°F at 760 mmH

• CAS Number: 2216-51-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O
• Molecular Weight: 156.26
• Exact Mass: 156.151415257
• Boiling Point: 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 100 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 5.4 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H315 (97.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]