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| CAS No.: | 89-78-1 |
| Formula: | C10h20o |
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| Product Name: | DL-Menthol |
| Synonyms: | Mentol;(1R,2R,5S)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-yl-1-cyclohexanol;Menthol 89-78-1;component of Dermoplast;component of Robitussin cough drops;component of Theragesic;Cyclohexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-;cyclohexanol,2-isopropyl-5-methyl- |
| CAS: | 89-78-1 |
| MF: | C10H20O |
| MW: | 156.27 |
| EINECS: | 201-939-0 |
| Product Categories: | Flavor & essential oil;Monoterpenoids;Inhibitors;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;Terpenes and Terpenoids (Isoprenoids);Alcohols;Building Blocks;C9 to C10;Chemical Synthesis;Nutrition Research;Ocimum basilicum (Basil);Organic Building Blocks;Oxygen Compounds;Phytochemicals by Chemical Classification;Phytochemicals by Plant (Food/Spice/Herb);Sambucus nigra (Elderberry);chemical reagent; intermediate;89-78-1 |
| Mol File: | 89-78-1.mol |
| DL-Menthol Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 34-36 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 216 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | -2 º (c=10, EtOH) |
| density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4615 |
| FEMA | 2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC |
| Fp | 200 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 456mg/l |
| form | Crystalline Solid |
| pka | 15.30±0.60(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to white |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. peppermint cool woody |
| Odor Type | mentholic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| JECFA Number | 427 |
| BRN | 3194263 |
| LogP | 3.4 at 37ºC |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 89-78-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | DL-Menthol(89-78-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | (1R,2S,5R)-Menthol (89-78-1) |
Appearacne: White crystal
Specification: 99%
Variety: Peppermint Extract
Introduction of Menthol:
Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing, and have a pleasantly strong minty aroma. They are often used in cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels. Menthol crystals are excellent for use in these products to help relieve muscular aches and pains, coughing, congestion, the flu, and upper respiratory problems. Since Menthol crystals are so concentrated, only a very small amount is needed within products. When purchasing Menthol crystals remember that a good quality menthol crystal usually contains not less than 99.4% menthol.
Application of Menthol:
1. Menthol Crystal is applied in food field.
(1) Menthol Crystal is often used as additives, with distinct fragrance smell.
(2) Menthol Crystal can promote digestion and increase appetite.
2. Menthol Crystal is applied in daily necessities field.
(1) Menthol Crystal can be added into a large amount of oral cleaning products, such as dentifrices, mouthwash and tooth powder.
| APPEARANCE | Colorless Transparent Prismatic Crystal |
| AROMA | Asian Natural Menthol Characteristic Aroma |
| RELATIVE DENSITY | 0.9007 |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX | 1.461 |
| MAIN INGREDIENT | Levomenthol (99%) |
| EXTRACTION METHOD | Freeze Analysis Method |
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