Product Specifications
Product Description
Menthol
Product name: Natural Menthol Crystals BP/USP
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
CAS No.: 2216-51-5
Chemical Name: 2-Isopropyl-5-Methyl-Hexanol
Color and Appearance: Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals.
Odor: Having characteristic odor of natural menthol obtained from mentha avensis oil.
Melting point: 42-44 celsius degree
Non-volatile matter: 0.05%
Purity: 99.5% min
Solubility in Alcohol at 25: 1g sample can be dissolved in 5ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol forming a clean solution.
Specific rotation at 25 celsius degree: -50-49 degree
Arsenic content: Less than 3ppm
Heavy metal content (as Pb): Less than 10ppm
Standards: According with the CP2005 edition, the BP2008 edition, the USP31 edition and FCC VI edition.
Uses: It is widely used in medicament, food, cigarette, cosmetic and toothpaste.
Packing: In 25kg net fibre drum, 360 drums to one 20'container.
Storage: To be stored in closed containers, keep in a cool and dry place below 33 celsius degree, avoid sunshine and rain.
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from 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.
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
RESULT |
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Description |
Colorless prismatic/needle crystals |
Conforming to Standard |
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Odour |
Menthol arvensis characteristic odour |
Conforming to Standard |
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Melting point ( degree ) |
42~44 |
42.0 |
SpecificOptical rotation(25)
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-49° ~ -50° |
-49.72° |
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Identification |
Complied |
Conforming to Standard |
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Non-volatile matter |
≤ 0.05% |
0.03 |
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Assays |
99% |
99.5% |
Conclusion |
CONFORMS TO CP2005 |
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