Menthol crystals has a cool minty fresh odour, Refreshing and cooling effect on skin, and strong scent of peppermint. Also it has antifungul and antibacterial effects. Menthol has many industrial applications, because of its characteristic aroma, flavour, and its cooling effect. It can be used in perfumes, cosmetics, analgesic balms, lotions, creams, shampoos and conditioners.
HS Code: 3003
C.A.S number: 2216-51-5
Haz class: H315, H319
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Appearance
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Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals.
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Melting point
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41~44℃
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Solubility
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1g soluble in 5ml of 90%(v/v)alcohol, forming a clear solution
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Specific rotation
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-45°~-51°
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Limit of nonvolatile residue
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residue Not overrun 0.05 under condition of 105℃
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Organic volatile impurities
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Solvent-Use dimethyl sulfoxide
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Chromatographic purity
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The peak response due to menthol is not less than 97%
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As content
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≤3ppm
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Heavy metals
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≤10ppm
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Residue on ignition
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≤0.1%
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Related substances
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Examine by gas chromatography
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