Product Name: Menthol
CAS No. 89-78-1
EINECS: 201-939-0
FEMA: 2665
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
Appearacne: White crystal
Specification: 99%
Variety: Peppermint Extract
Introduction of Menthol:
Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing, and have a pleasantly strong minty aroma. They are often used in cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels. Menthol crystals are excellent for use in these products to help relieve muscular aches and pains, coughing, congestion, the flu, and upper respiratory problems. Since Menthol crystals are so concentrated, only a very small amount is needed within products. When purchasing Menthol crystals remember that a good quality menthol crystal usually contains not less than 99.4% menthol.
| Item | Specifications | Results |
| USP31 | BP2012 |
| Identification | Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals. | Conforms |
| Melting point | 41~44ºC | About43ºC | 41.5~42.5ºC |
| Solubility | 1g soluble in 5ml of 90%(v/v) alcohol, forming a clear solution | Conforms |
| Specific rotation | -45°~-51° | About-50° | -49.68° |
| Limit of nonvolatile residue | Not overrun 0.05 under condition of 105ºC | 0.01 |
| Organic volatile impurities | Solvent-Use dimethyl sulfoxide | Meets the requirement |
| Chromatographic purity | The peak response due to menthol is not less than 98% | ≥99.3% |
| As content | ≤3ppm | <3ppm |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | <10ppm |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.03% |
| Related substances | Examine by gas chromatography | Conforms |
| Conclusion | The results conform with BP2012/USP31 standards |
Application
1.Applied in food field, often used as additives, with distinct fragrance smell, menthol can promote digestion and increase appetite.
2.Applied in daily necessities field, menthol can be added into a large amount of oral cleaning products, such as dentifrices, mouthwash and tooth powder.
3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, because menthol has the function of inhibition and paralysis to sensory nerve endings, it can be used as counter irritant.
Company Profile
Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd. is a foreign trading company, specializing in developing and producing Chemical raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates.It has its own factory, which procures itself a competitive edge in market.
For many years, our company has won many clients' support and trust because it always strives to make high-quality merchandise with favorable price. It commits itself to satisfy every clients, in return, our customer show great confidence and respect for our company. In spite of so many loyal customers won these years, Hegui keeps modest all the time and strives to better itself from every aspect.
We are looking forward to cooperating with you and having a win-win relationship with you. Please rest assured that we will satisfy you. Just feel free to contact me.
Packing & Shipping
FAQ
Q1. What is your delivery term and delivery period?
We accept FOB, CIF, etc. You can choose the one which is the most convenient or cost effective for you. Competitive price with ready stocks; by Air within 7days, by sea within 14 days shipping after .
Q2. What's your main markets?
South&North America, Europe, Asia, Africa etc. Top customers among more than 80 countries; 30 years history; One-stop supplier.
Q3. What is the payment term?
Normally we advise customers use Trade Assurance(is a free payment protection service for buyers is offered by Alibaba group), and we also receive T/T, Western Union or L/C.
Q4. Will you supply samples for test the quality?
We'd like to offer our customers samples for the quality evaluation for most products to develop business.
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