| CAS No.: | 89-78-1 |
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| Formula: | C10h20o |
| EINECS: | 201-939-0 |
| Grade: | Perfume Grade C |
| Function: | Digestive System |
| Certification: | MSDS |
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Product Name: Menthol Crystal , Menthol, L-menthol, Cooling agent
Menthol CAS No. : 89-78-1
Menthol color and properties:
Menthol is a colorless needle or prismatic crystal or white crystalline powder; It has a special aroma of mint, which is cool and hot at the beginning. The ethanol solution showed a neutral reaction. Menthol is easily dissolved in ethanol, liquid paraffin, or volatile oil, and slightly dissolved in water.
Application:
Menthol is used to make cooling oil, toothpaste, tooth powder, candy, beverages, spices, and other uses. Menthol and racemic menthol are used as excipients in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and confectionery.
| 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 | ||
Menthol crystal can be used for making cool oils, painkillers, toothpaste, toothpowder, candy, beverages, spices, and other uses.
Both menthol and racemic menthol are used as flavoring agents for toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. It is used as a stimulating medicine in medicine, acts on the skin or mucous membranes, has a cool and itching effect, and is used internally as an insect repellent for headache, nose, pharynx, and throat inflammation.
1. Both menthol and racemic menthol are used as flavoring agents for toothpaste, perfume, beverages, and candies. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes, and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching; Its esters are used in perfumes.
2. Menthol crystals can be widely used in daily flavors, edible flavors, and tobacco flavors. Generally, it is 1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg in candy; 130mg/kg in baked goods; 68mg/kg in ice cream; and 35mg/kg in soft drinks.
3. Menthol crystals are used as a special additive for curative cosmetics. Used for toilet water, etc. It can also be used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste, perfume, beverages, and candies. Used in the preparation of candies, beverages, spices, and medicinal purposes.
Packaging and storage conditions:
1. The whole package of this product is usually a 25 kg cardboard barrel.
2. This product should be sealed away from light, and stored in a cool, dry, ventilated place
1. Can I get samples ?
Yes, we can supply specified quantity free sample, you pay for the freight charge only.
2. Which documents do you support?
Normally speaking, our MOQ is 1 standard package. But we can supply free sample for testing before mass order.
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