Menthol
Menthol is colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals. It is crystallized from Chinese Mentha Arvensis.
It is industrially prepared by the catalytic and hydrogenation of thymol.
Menthol is widely used in food flavoring, especially the flavor preparation of sugar and beverage.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | Menthol Crystal | Levomenthol | Menthomenthol | Peppermint camphor | Hexahydrothymol |
| CAS | 2216-51-5 |
| EINECS | 218-690-9 |
| FEMA | 2665 |
| HS.CODE | 291500 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Moleclar Weight | 156.27 |
Toxicological Information
| LD50 oral, rat | 3300mg/kg |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 5gm/kg min |
Application & Uses
- used as fragrance in perfumery
- used in cosmetics
- used in food flavoring, especially the flavor preparation of sugar and beverage
- used as ingredient in mouth freshners and tooth paste
- used in cough drops
- used as ingredient of analgesic balms and pain killing ointments
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals. |
| Odour | Characteristic of natural Menthol |
| Non-volatile Matter, % | 0.05 max |
| Optical Rotation, @25°C, ° | -50 to -49 |
| Purity, @GC, % | 99.5 min |
| Solubility, @25℃ | 1g sample dissolve in 5ml 90% Alcohol |
| As Content, mg/kg | 3 max |
| Heavy Metal Content(As Pb), mg/kg | 10 max |
| LD50 oral, rat | 3300mg/kg |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 5gm/kg min |
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H315/319/402 |
| P-Code | P264/273/280 |
| Response | P302+P352 P305+P351+P338 P332+P313 P337+P313 P362+P364 |
| Storage | No data available |
| 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
- keep dry and cool place below 25 ℃
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