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| CAS No.: | 89-78-1 |
| Formula: | C10h20o |
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Menthol is a terpenoid organic compound with the chemical formula C10H20O. Menthol is a white crystal extracted from the leaves and stems of peppermint. It is the main component of essential oil of peppermint and peppermint. Menthol generally has two isomers (type D and type L), the natural menthol is mainly left-handed isomer (L-menthol). Menthol is used as an aromatic agent in toothpastes, perfumes, drinks and sweets.
Product Name: Menthol
CAS No. 89-78-1
EINECS: 201-939-0
FEMA: 2665
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
Appearacne: White crystal
Specification: 99%
Variety: Peppermint Extract
| Item | Specifications | Results | |
| USP31 | BP2012 | ||
| Identification | Colorless, transparent hexagonal, or needlelike crystals. | Conforms | |
| Melting point | 41~44ºC | About43ºC | 41.5~42.5ºC |
| Solubility | 1g soluble in 5ml of 90%(v/v) alcohol, forming a clear solution | Conforms | |
| Specific rotation | -45°~-51° | About-50° | -49.68° |
| Limit of nonvolatile residue | Not overrun 0.05 under the condition of 105ºC | 0.01 | |
| Organic volatile impurities | Solvent-Use dimethyl sulfoxide | Meets the requirement | |
| Chromatographic purity | The peak response due to menthol is not less than 98% | ≥99.3% | |
| As content | ≤3ppm | <3ppm | |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | <10ppm | |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.03% | |
| Related substances | Examine by gas chromatography | Conforms | |
| Conclusion | The results conform with BP2012/USP31 standards | ||
food, daily chemicals, flavors and fragrances, etc.
1. Food: used to prepare various food flavors and used in trace amounts for cream, candy and fruit flavors.
2. Daily chemicals: It can be directly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, skin care cosmetics, shampoo soaps, household detergents, air fresheners, and other products.
3. Flavors and fragrances: Used in mint essence to increase the cooling feeling. Menthol is often combined with anise oil or anethole to be used in licorice flavor, and is often combined with lemon, sweet orange and other fruity flavors to form a composite flavor.
Menthol is packaged in 25kg drum
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