| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 10458-14-7 |
| Formula: | C10h20o |
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Menthol is the main component of peppermint oil and is responsible for the noticeable cooling sensation.
Menthol provides a cooling sensation, used in a variety of consumer products ranging from confections such as chocolate and chewing gum to oral-care products such as toothpaste as well as in over-the-counter medicinal products for its cooling and biological effects.
Menthol generally has two isomers (D-type and L-type). Menthol can be used as a fragrance in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, acting on the skin or mucous membranes to provide a cooling and soothing effect. Internally, it can be used as a decongestant to treat headaches and nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal inflammation. Its esters can also be used as fragrances and medicines.
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Standard | Results |
| Color | Colorless clear strips or crystals | conforms |
| Odor | Pleasant methol odor | conforms |
| Residue on evaporation(%) | ≤0.05 | 0.02 |
| Melting point(ºC) | 41.5∼44.0 | 41.6∼42.6 |
| Solubility in ethanol(25 Deg c) | 1 g sample completely soluble into 5 ml 90% ethanol | conforms |
| Specific rotation(25 Deg c) | -50∼49 | -49.70 |
| Arsenic(As)(mg/kg) | ≤3 | <3 |
| Heavy metal (pb) (mg/kg) | ≤10 | <10 |
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