Product Information
English Name L(-)-Menthol / (-)-Menthol
CAS 2216-51-5
Synonym (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, L-Menthol
Grade USP / BP / EP / JP / FCC, Pharma & Cosmetic & Food grade
Chemphysical Properties
Appearance: Colorless needle or hexagonal shiny crystals
Odor: Characteristic peppermint aroma, cooling taste
Melting point: 41–44 ℃
Boiling point: 215.4 ℃
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and fatty oils
Specific optical rotation: -45° ~ -51°
Specification
| Test Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | long needle-like shiny crystals |
| Assay (GC) | ≥99.0% |
| Melting point | 41–44℃ |
| Specific Rotation [α]D20 | -45.0° ~ -51.0° |
| Non-volatile residue | ≤0.05% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Heavy metals | ≤10 ppm |
| Acidity / Alkalinity | Complies |
Function
- Very good cooling,abirritation effective
- As odorant
- As excitantsApplication
Pharmaceutical: Cooling agent for ointment, lozenge, topical analgesic preparations
Cosmetic: Toothpaste, mouthwash, cream, lotion, shower gel for cooling & refreshing effect
Food & Flavor: Mint flavor additive in candy, beverage, chewing gum
Fragrance industry: Fresh mint aroma raw material
Packing
25kg per fiber drum, 9000kg/20"FCL
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