Menthol crystal is colorless needle-like or prism-like crystals, which is used for medical, food and additives to some perfume, with a special scent of Asian peppermint and hot taste at beginning then cool. It is highly soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, liquid paraffin or volatile oil, and slightly soluble in water. With exquisite production technology, highly quality and purity, Menthol crystal is world-renowned and known as "Fragrance of Asia". We have exported our products to Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, Japan, Hong Kong and other countries and regions.
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from cornmint, peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of menthol occurring in nature is ()-menthol, which is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation. Menthol also acts as a weak kappa opioid receptor agonist.
Specification:
| Chemical Name: |
(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethy)cyclohexanol |
| Molecular Formula: |
C10H20O |
| CAS No.: |
2216-51-5 |
| EINECS No.: |
218-690-9 |
| FEMA No.: |
2665 |
| Appearance: |
Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals. |
| Odor: |
Having characteristic odor of natural menthol obtained
from mentha avensis oil. |
| Melting Point: |
42-44°C |
| Specific Rotation: |
-49°~ -50° |
| Solubility (25°C): |
1g sample can be dissolved in 5ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol
forming a clear solution. |
| Assay (GC): |
99.5%min |
| Limit of Nonvolatile Residue: |
≤0.05% |
| Individual Impurities: |
≤0.1% |
| Total Impurities: |
≤2.0% |
| Arsenic Content: |
≤3ppm |
| Heavy Metal Content (as Pb) : |
≤10ppm |
| Application: |
Widely used in food, pharmaceutical, tobacco, daily use
chemical and cosmetics. |
Packing:
|
Fibre drum(25kg net); Iron tin(2.5kg net) and a dozen
in one carton. |
Storage:
|
Preserve in tight container, keep in a cool and dry place
below 33°C, avoid sunshine and rain. |
| Shelf Life: |
3 years |
| Standards: |
Accord with GB3862-2006, FCC 8, CP2010, JP16,
BP2013, EP8.0 and USP37. |
| Analysis |
CP |
USP |
BP |
JP |
FCC-III |
IP |
| Melting Point (°C ) |
42 to 44 |
41 to 44 |
41 to 44 |
42 to 44 |
42 to 44 |
41 to 44 |
| Optical Rotation |
-49° to -50° |
-49° to- 50° |
-49° to- 50° |
-49° to- 51° |
-49° to- 50° |
-49° to- 50° |
| Non-volatile matter |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
| Menthol (not less than) |
99.70% |
97.00% |
Not Specified |
98.00% |
Not Specified |
Not Specified |
| China Pharma |
JP - Japanese Pharma |
| USP - United States Pharma |
FCC-III Food Codex (American Food Grade) |
| BP - British Pharma |
IP - Indian Pharma |
Applications: Perfumery, Mouth Freshners, Cough Drops, Cosmetics, Tooth Paste, Analgesic Balms, Flavors & Fragrances, Inhalers, Pain killing ointments
Peppermint oil
CAS No.: 68917-18-0
EINECS No.: 290-058-5
FEMA No.: 2848
Appearance: Colourless or pale yellow to greenish-yellow clear liquid.
Odor: Having a characteristic odour of mentha arvensis oil.
Relative density (20°C): 0.890~0.908
Refractive index (20°C): 1.4570~1.4650
Optical rotation (20°C): -15°~-24°
Acid value (mg.KOH/g): 1 volume is soluble in 3.5 volumes of 70% alcohol(v/v) forming a clear solution.
Solubility (20°C): 1g sample can be dissolved in 5ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol forming a clear solution.
Ester content (Menthyl Acetate%): 5%~9%
L-menthol content: 30% minimum
Total menthol content: 50% minimum
Arsenic Content: ≤3ppm
Heavy Metal Content (as Pb): ≤10ppm
Packing: 50kg or 180kg galvanized iron drum
Application: Widely used in food, pharmaceutical, tobacco, daily use chemical and cosmetics.
Storage: Preserve in airtight container, keep in a cool and dry place, avoid sunshine and rain.
Shelf Life: 2 years
Standards: Accord with GB8319-2003, FCC 8, CP2010, JP16, BP2013, EP8.0 and USP37
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