Menthol / DL-Menthol CAS 1490-04-6 / 89-78-1 / 2216-51-5
Menthol / DL-Menthol CAS 1490-04-6 / 89-78-1 / 2216-51-5
Packing: 25kg/drum. 16mt/40GP.
Standard: USP41
Free samples: 100g
Both menthol and racemic menthol are used as flavoring agents for toothpastes, perfumes, beverages and candies.
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Standard: USP41
Free samples: 100g
Expiry Date: 3 year.
Item | Standard |
Description | Prismatic or , acicular shiny crystals , ordor pleasant &characteristic |
Identification A | The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of thementhol peak of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay |
Identification B | It meets the requirements in Specific Tests for Optical Rotation <781S>, Procedures, Specific Rotation |
Melting point (℃) | 41 ~ 44℃ |
Specific rotation (25℃) | -45°~ -51° |
Limit of Nonvolatile residue(%) | NMT 0.05% |
Organic volatile impurities | Solvent-use dimethyl sulfoxide |
Assay by GC ( L-Menthol Content ) | 98.0%-102.0% |
As content | ≤3ppm |
Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
Packing And Storage | Preserve in tight containers , preferably at controlled room temperature |
Usage of menthol crystal:
Menthol can be used for making cool oils, painkillers, 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.
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