Product Name |
L-Menthol |
CAS |
2216-51-5 |
molecular formula |
C10H20O |
molecular weight
|
156.27 |
melting point
|
41-45 °C (lit.) |
form |
powder |
Both menthol and racemic menthol can be used as fragrances in toothpastes, perfumes, beverages and sweets. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, acting on the skin or mucous membranes, and has a cooling and itching relief effect. It can be taken internally as a wind-repellent medicine for headache and nasal, pharyngeal, laryngitis, etc. Its esters are used in fragrances and medicines.
L-menthol is the most needed fragrance among cyclic monoterpene alcohols. It can be used as tobacco fragrance, used with peppermint oil to make toothpaste flavor, and used with other fragrances to make toilet water. Menthol can also be used as a flavoring agent for a variety of foods, such as confectionery, chewing gum, pastry, fruit wine, refreshing drinks and so on. Menthol was traditionally isolated from natural peppermint oil.
L-menthol is widely used in food, daily chemical, medicine, tobacco and other fields because of its cooling, bactericidal, antipruritic, analgesic and other functions.
Chemical property
Colorless acicular crystal with a cool minty aroma. Relative density d1515=0.890, melting point 41 ~ 43ºC, boiling point 216ºC, 111ºC(2.67kPa), specific rotation αD20=-49.3°, refractive index nD20=1.4609. Soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether, chloroform and benzene and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in water. The chemical properties are relatively stable and can be volatilized with steam. The oral LD503.3g/kg and ADI0-0.2 mg/kg of rats (FAO/WHO, 1994).
1. Do you accept sample orders?
We accept sample orders. We will make samples before mass production, and we will start mass production after the samples are passed. 100% inspection during production, random inspection before packaging.
2.What are your payment terms ?
We usually accept T/T, Western Union, USDT.
3. What is your minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order quantity is 1 kg. But usually we accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, on condition that 100% of the sample fee is paid.
4. Do you provide product reports?
Yes. We will give you the product analysis report before shipment.
5.When will it be delivered?
We will arrange the delivery of the order after confirming the receipt.