MENTHOL CRYSTAL

Synonymous	2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexanol
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₂₀O
CAS No.	2216-51-5
EINECS No.	218-690-9
FEMA No.	2665
characteristic	Colorless and transparent, prismatic or needle-like crystals; with a strong Asian mint aroma
Melting point	42°C~44°C
Specific rotation	-49° ~ -50°
Solubility (25℃)	1 gram of sample is completely dissolved in 5 ml of 90% ethanol
purity	99.9%min
Non-volatile matter	0.05% or less
Arsenic content	≤3%
Heavy metal	≤10%
place of origin	Anhui, China
use	Widely used in medicine, food, tobacco, daily chemical products and other fields
Store	Store in a cool and dry place (below 33°C) sealed and stored
Shelf life	3 years
standard	Version 8.0, 36th edition of the United States Pharmacopeia
package	Cardboard drum (net weight 25 kg)

Properties

Menthol is a kind of cyclic terpene alcohol flavor, and it has the functions of relieving itching, pain relief, antisepsis, stimulation, anesthesia, cooling and anti-inflammatory. It can cure headache, neuralgia, itching and respiratory inflammation, atrophic rhinitis and hoarseness. It is widely used in cigarettes, cosmetics, toothpaste, perfume, toilet water, beverages and sweets.

CAS No.

89-78-1

Formula

C10H20O

Molecular Mass

156.27

Exact Mass

156.15100

PSA

20.23000

Logp

2.43950