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Certification: | ISO, FDA |
Assay Method: | HPLC, UV |
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What is menthol?
A terpene, also known as menthol. Molecular formula C10H20O, L-menthol is colorless transparent needle-like crystal; Melting point 44ºC, boiling point 216.4ºC, specific rotation -48°; Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform. Racemic menthol is colorless transparent needle-like crystal. Melting point 38ºC, boiling point 216ºC; Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene. Menthol is hydrogenated to p-alkane; Menthone was prepared by oxidation or catalytic dehydrogenation of chromic acid. Racemic menthol can be resolved by benzoesterification. Menthol can be isolated from peppermint oil or made from citronellol or thymol. Menthol is an important spice. Due to its cooling effect, levolmenthol is widely used in cigarettes, cosmetics, toothpaste, chewing gum, sweets and medicines, and in applying agents [exerting local itching, pain relief, cooling (mechanism: stimulating the cold receptors on the skin but not causing actual temperature change) and slight local anesthesia, and also acting as an osmotic agent
Menthol ,an organic compound
colorless needle crystalline or granular. It is the main ingredient in mint and peppermint .essential oils and exists in free and ester state. There are 8 isomers of menthol, which have different aroma properties. L-menthol has mint aroma and cooling effect, racemic menthol also has cooling effect, and other isomers have no cooling effect. It can be used as an excipient in toothpaste, perfume, beverage and candy. Used as a stimulant in medicine, it acts on the skin or mucous membrane and has a cool and antipruritic effect. Oral administration can be used for headache and nasal, pharynx, laryngitis, etc.
Product Name | 99% High Quanlity Pure Natural Menthol Crystals |
CAS No. | 89-78-1 |
Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
Appearance | Closed, avoid high temperature and strong oxidant |
Assay | 99% |
Brand | Tongze |
1.It used in medicine, it acts on the skin or mucous membrane and has a cool and refreshing antipruritic effect.