L-Menthol
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- Category :
Inorganic chemicals
- CAS NO : 2216-51-5
- EC NO : 218-690-9
- Molecular Formula : C10H20O
- Main Specifications :
- 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: Sealed in double polythylene nylon bag or aluminum bag.
Uses : It is used as refreshing agent, food flavor, cool and antipruritic drug, carminative drug.
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
L-menthol is an ingredient in numerous products in oral care, body care, flavorings and the pharmaceutical industry. It is used for instance to give a fresh taste to toothpastes and mouthwashes and gives lozenges and chewing gums their peppermint flavor. In body care products, it is used for instance in shower gels and deodorants. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is mainly used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in cooling gels, creams and sprays to relieve pain or cold symptoms and to ease breathing.