Menthol
Name: Menthol
Specification: 99%
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Appearance: White Needle Crystal
Specification: 99%
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Appearance: White Needle Crystal
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Product Name: |
Menthol;Menthol Crystal |
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CAS No. |
89-78-1 |
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Appearance: |
Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals; |
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Melting Point: |
42 - 44°C; |
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Specific Rotation: |
-50°- -49° |
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Levo-menthol Content |
≥ 99.0% |
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Molecular Formula: |
C10H20O |
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Molecular Weight: |
156.27 |
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Menthol is a kind of terpene, the main component of peppermint and peppermint essential oil. It exists in free state and ester state, colorless needle-like crystals or particles. It is the 8 isomers of menthol, and their fragrance properties are different. Menthol has a mint aroma and cooling effect. |
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| Menthol also has a cooling effect. They are commonly used in cosmetics, perfumes, ointments, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwashes, chewing gum, sprays or cooling body products, shampoos, shaving creams, and cooling gels. Since menthol crystals are concentrated products, only a very small amount of menthol is required. The content of good menthol crystals is usually not less than 99%. | |
1. Food:
Widely used in edible flavors, can be used in beverages, candy, baking, ice cream, etc.
2. Daily chemicals:
Used in toilet water, toothpaste, perfume, mouthwash, etc.
