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| CAS No.: | 2216-51-5 |
| Formula: | C10h20o |
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Product name
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Menthol Crystal
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CAS
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89-78-1
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EINECS
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201-939-0
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FEMA
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2665
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Molecular Formula
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C10H20O
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Molecular Weight
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156.27
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Appearance
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White crystal
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Specification
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USP/BP/Food Grade
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Identification
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Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals.
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Melting point (ºC)
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41~44ºC
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Boiling Point (°C)
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212 °C
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Flash Point (°C)
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93.3 °C
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Refraction Index at 20°C
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1.458
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Specific Gravity at 15°C
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0.89
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Solubility
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1g soluble in 5ml of 90%(v/v) alcohol, forming a clear solution
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Specific rotation (25ºC)
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-45°~-51°
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Limit of Nonvolatile residue (%)
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Not overrun 0.05 under condition of 105ºC
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Organic volatile impurities
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Solvent-Use dimethyl sulfoxide
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Chromatographic purity
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The peak response due to menthol is not less than 97%
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As Content
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≤3ppm
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Heavy metals
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≤10ppm
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Residue on ignition
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≤0.1%
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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.
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