p-Menthane-3,8-diol

p-Menthane-3,8-diol, also known as para-menthane-3,8-diol, PMD, or menthoglycol. It is an organic compound classified as a diol and a terpinoid.

p-Menthane-3,8-diol is extracted from the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora or obtained by emi-synthesis from natural citronellal (from Eucalyptus citriodora oil).

It is used mainly as an insect repellent.

Substance Identification

Synonyms Menthoglycol | para-menthane-3,8-diol | PMD | Geranodyle | Geranium cyclohexane
CAS 42822-86-6
EINECS 255-953-7
FEMA 4053
HS.CODE N/A
Molecular Formula C10H20O2
Moleclar Weight 172.27

Application & Uses

  • mainly used as insect repellents, especially natural culicifuge
  • used as food additive to create cooling flavor
  • used in cosmetics
  • being one of alcohol organic substances, it can be used as medicine raw material

Features & Benefits

  • S1335 (GB 2760-2011)

Sales Specification

ITEM VALUE
Appearance Yellow viscosity liquid or semi solid
Odor Minty, herbaceous, like Eucalyptus aroma
Purity, @GC, % 90 min

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Package

  • Drum, 25/50 kg net each

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GHS Hazard Statements

H-Code H226/318
P-Code P210/233/240/241/242/243/280
Response P303+P361+P353 P370+P378 P305+P354+P33 P317
Storage P403+P235
Disposal P501

Storage

  • flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
  • ground all equipment containing material
  • keep away from heat
  • keep away from sources of ignition
  • keep container tightly closed
  • keep in a cool, well-ventilated place

Remark

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