L-Menthol
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- Category :
Fragrances and Aroma chemicals/Essential oils and others
- CAS NO : 2216-51-5
- EC NO : 218-690-9
- Molecular Formula : C10H20O
- Main Specifications : BP2008/USP31
- Synonyms : (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol;L-p-Menthan-3-ol;levomenthol;(-)-paramenthol-3;methylhydroxyisopropylcyclohexane;hexahydrothymol;L-Menthol natural;L-Menthol;(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol;(1R,2R,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanol;Menthol, L-;(-)-Menthol;
Package: 25kg/drum
Uses : flavor
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
CAS No.:2216-51-5
FM:C10H20O
Synonym:mentholum
Appearance:colorless needle-like or prism-like crystals.
Melting point:42C-44C
Specific Rotation:-49--50
Not volatile: not more than 1mg
Usage
[1] natural Menthol crystal is colorless needle-like or prism-like crystals, which is used for medical, food and additives to some perfume, with a special scent of Asian peppermint and hot taste at beginning then cool.
[2] It is highly soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, liquid paraffin or volatile oil, and slightly soluble in water.
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