Menthol Crystal CAS No.: 2216-51-5

• CAS No.: 2216-51-5
• Formula: C10h20o
• EINECS: 218-690-9
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Resource: Natural
• Product Name: Menthol Crystal
• MW: 156.27
• appearance: White Crystalline Solid
• Purity: 99% Min
• Natural Variety: Plant Extract
• Test: HPLC / UV
• Storage: Cool Dry Place
• Odor: Mild Cooling, Slight Menthol Odor
• Usage: Daily Flavor, Tobacco Flavor
• Transport Package: 25kg/ Fiber Drum
• Origin: China

Product Description

Product Description

Menthol, organic compound, colorless, acicular, crystalline or granular. Peppermint is the main ingredient in essential oils of peppermint and peppermint. It exists as a free and ester.

Product name	Menthol Crystal
CAS	89-78-1
EINECS	201-939-0
FEMA	2665
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27
Appearance	White crystal
Specification	USP/BP/Food Grade

 

Specification

Item	Specification
Identification	Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals.
Melting point (ºC)	41~44ºC
Boiling Point (°C)	212 °C
Flash Point (°C)	93.3 °C
Refraction Index at 20°C	1.458
Specific Gravity at 15°C	0.89
Solubility	1g soluble in 5ml of 90%(v/v) alcohol, forming a clear solution
Specific rotation (25ºC)	-45°~-51°
Limit of Nonvolatile residue (%)	Not overrun 0.05 under condition of 105ºC
Organic volatile impurities	Solvent-Use dimethyl sulfoxide
Chromatographic purity	The peak response due to menthol is not less than 97%
As Content	≤3ppm
Heavy metals	≤10ppm
Residue on ignition	≤0.1%

Application

Menthol can be used for making cool oils, toothpaste, tooth powder, candy, beverages, spices, and other uses.Both menthol and racemic menthol are used as flavoring agents for toothpastes, perfumes, beverages and candies.
1.Food Industry : Can be used as additives in food products as it promotes digestion and increase appetite and has a very likeable fragrance.
2.Pharma Industry: Can be used in oral cleaning products such as mouthwash, tooth paste and tooth powder. Also acts as a counter irritant.