Organic menthol crystals CAS 89 78 1
Mainly used in toothpaste, tooth powder, mouth water flavor, the chemical industry. As it has cool and refreshing usage, so important in pharmaceutical raw materials. And also widely used in food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco.
Organic menthol crystals CAS 89 78 1
1. Product Introduction
Product name: Organic menthol crystals CAS 89 78 1
Melting point: 34-36°C(lit.)
Bolling point: 216°C(lit.)
Density: 0.89 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
FEMA: 2665
Flash point: 200°F
Package: 25kg/drum
Menthol is extracted from the leaves and stems of mint, white crystals, molecular formula C10H20O, colorless transparent needles or hexagonal prismatic crystals. It has a special cool mint aroma and aroma, with aroma, ether and spicy. Sublimation has a minty aroma, the taste is cool after the first hot, volatile, and the ethanol solution is neutral. It is very soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether, liquid paraffin or volatile oil, and menthol is very soluble in water.
1. Menthol and racemic menthol are used as a scenting agent for toothpaste, perfume, beverages and candies. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, and it acts on the skin or mucous membranes. It has a cooling and antipruritic effect. Oral administration can be used as a wind-driving agent for headache and inflammation of the nose, throat and throat. Its esters are used in perfumes and pharmaceuticals. In the world, China and Brazil are the main natural mint production parks, and the annual output of peppermint oil is 2000-3000t.
2. Widely used in daily fragrance, food flavor, tobacco flavor. Generally, it is 1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg in candy; 130mg/kg in baked food; 68mg/kg in ice cream; 35mg/kg in soft drink.
3. It has bactericidal and antiseptic effects.
2. Product Specification
Product name | Natural Menthol | |
Items | Specifications | Analysis results |
Color | Colorless clear strips or crystals | Conforms |
Odor | Pleasant menthol odor | Conforms |
Residue on evaporation (%) | ≤0.05 | 0.02 |
Melting point (℃) | 41.5~44.0 | 41.6~42.6 |
Solubility in ethanol (25Deg c) | 1g sample completely soluble into 5ml 90% ethanol | Conforms |
Specific rotation (25Deg c) | -50~-49 | -49.70 |
Heavy metal (pb) (mg/kg) | ≤10 | ＜10 |
As content (mg/kg) | ≤3 | ＜3 |
3. Product Details
4. Product Qualification
We are specialized in food additives for many year. We have FDA, SGS, CNAS, ITAT, CO and health certificate etc.
1. Service And Shipping
6. FAQ
1. Can I get sample before order?
Yes, we can provide free sample once price is agreed, and you have to pay us the delivery fee in advance.
2. When can I get reply?
Our sales manager will contact you within 24 hours!
3. Is there a discount?
Yes, for larger quantity, we always support with better price.
4. How about your factory's certification?
GMP, FAD, ISO, Kosher, etc.
5. What's your lead time?
7-20 days
6. If I order large quantity, will I get lower price?
Yes, price always depends on qiantity. If you can order more, surely we will provide a more proper price.
