Menthol Crystals
Product Description
| Product | Menthol Crystals |
| CAS | 89-78-1 |
| Formula | CH3C6H9(C3H7)OH |
| Synonym | Cyclohexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl, Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-, 3-p-Menthanol, (1R, 2S,5R)-rel-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexan ol, [1alpha,2beta,5alpha]-5-Methyl-2-isopropylcyc lohexanol, Hexahydrothymol, menthol racemic |
Typical Product Specifications
| Odor | It displays a cool refreshing sweet and slightly p |
| Dropping Point | 212°C |
| Sensoric | Colorless Crystals |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.02 mm/Hg at 20 °C |
| Non-Volatile Matter | Max 0.05 % |
| Vapor Density | 5.38 |
| Specific Gravity (20°C/4°C) | 0.8900 at 25 °C |
| Specific Rotation | -40 to -51 °C |
| Water Miscibility | Slightly |
| Melting Point | 42 - 44 °C |
| Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0°C | Soluble in Ethanol and in Ether.Very slightly so |
| Notes | STORAGE:
To be stored in cool, dry conditions. Do not store in direct sunlight, as Menthol can melt at 20° C.
DO NOT STORE WITH FOOD AND/OR CHEMICALS AS STRONG ODOR CAN INTERFERE WITH PRODUCT.
THIS IS A NON-HAZARDOUS PRODUCT
PACKING:
25 kg net cardboard/ fiber drums
Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
| Function | Intermediates |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Flavor |
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