Product name: Menthol Crystals (Natural), Levomenthol, L-Menthol
Chemical Name: (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-menthylethyl)-cyclohexanol
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular weight: 156.27 g/mol
HS code: 2906.1100
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: 41-44℃
Non-volatile matter: not more than 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℃: -45 to -51°
Arsenic content: not more than 3ppm
Heavy metal content (as Pb): not more than 10ppm
Standards: According with GB1886.199-2016, the CP2015 edition, the BP2016 edition, the EP6.0, the USP40 edition and FCC VI.
Uses: It is widely used in food additive(for confection, chewing gum, beverage, icecream, etc.), flavors & Fragrances, Perfumery, Tobacco, Cosmetics, Cooling agent, tooth paste, mouth fresheners, cough drops, analgesic/relieve itching balms, cooling powder/ointment, essential balm, Mentholatum, inhalers, pain killing ointments.
Packing: In 25kg net fibre drum, 360 drums to one 20' normal container / 320 drums to one 20' refrigerated container.
Storage: To be stored in closed containers, keep in a dry and cool place below 33℃, Away From Heating Or Ignition; Avoid Direct Shining; Must Re-Inspect Each Half Year.
Quality guarantee term: 36 months (under the conditions of fulfilling requirements of storage and transport and that the packing is complete and sealed).