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Product name: Natural Menthol Crystals
Chemical Name: (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-menthylethyl)-cyclohexanol
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular weight: 156.27 g/mol
Cas No.:2216-51-5
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℃
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℃: -50～-49°
Arsenic content: ≤3ppm
Heavy metal content (as Pb): ≤10ppm
Standards: According with the CP2005 edition, the BP2008 edition, the EP6.0, the USP31 edition and
FCC VI
Uses: It is widely used in Perfumery, Tobacco, Cosmetics, Cooling effect, Food additive(for
confection,beverage,icecream,etc.), Mint Flavor, Flavors & Fragrances, Mouth Fresheners, Cough
Drops, Tooth Paste, Analgesic/Relieve Itching Balms, Cooling Ointment, Essential Balm, Mentholatum,
Inhalers, Pain killing ointments
Packing: In 25kg net Fibre drum, 360 drums to one 20' normal container / 300 drums to one 20'
refrigerated container。
Storage: To be stored in closed containers, keep in a cool and dry place below 33℃, avoid sunshine
and rain.
Quality guarantee term: 36 months (under the conditions of fulfilling requirements of storage and
transport and that the packing is complete and sealed).