(-)-MENTHYL CHLORIDE
Synonym(s):(1R)-(−)-Menthyl chloride;(1S,2R,4R)-2-Chloro-1-isopropyl-1-methylcyclohexane;[1S-(1α,2β,4β)]-2-Chloro-4-methyl-1-(methylethyl)cyclohexane
- CAS NO.:16052-42-9
- Empirical Formula: C10H19Cl
- Molecular Weight: 174.71
- MDL number: MFCD00001481
- EINECS: 240-200-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:23:11
What is (-)-MENTHYL CHLORIDE?
The Uses of (-)-MENTHYL CHLORIDE
2-Chloro-4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-Cyclohexane is a useful building block for organic synthesis.
Purification Methods
Dissolve menthyl chloride in pet ether (b 40-60o), wash with H2O, conc H2SO4 until no discoloration of the organic layer occurs (care with conc H2SO4 during shaking in a separating funnel), again with H2O and dry it (MgSO4). Evaporate and distil the residual oil through a Claisen head with a Vigreux neck ( p 11) of ca 40 cm length. [Smith & Wright J Org Chem 17 1116 1952, Barton et al. J Chem Soc 453 1952, Beilstein 5 III 134.]
Properties of (-)-MENTHYL CHLORIDE
| Melting point: | −20-−16.5 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 101-101.5 °C21 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 174 °F |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 52.4°, neat |
| BRN | 1902297 |
Safety information for (-)-MENTHYL CHLORIDE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for (-)-MENTHYL CHLORIDE
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