Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Flavor
- Flavor Family
- Flavor Ingredient Class
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Botanical Source
- Mentha arvinces
- CAS No.
- 8006-90-4
- Empirical Formula
- C10H20O
- Ingredients
- Mentha Arvensis Oil
- EC No.
- 616-900-7
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Uses
Menthol Crystals can be used in perfumes, liqueurs, confectionery, cosmetics, analgesic balms, ointments, cigarettes, cough drops, nasal inhalers, pharmaceutical preparations, lotions, creams, tooth paste, shampoos and conditioners. Beside this there are many diversified application of Menthol Crystals in Pharmaceuticals, Food-Additives, Flavors and Fragrances, Oral Care and many other industries. Menthol Crystals also used as cooling agent.
Properties
- Solubility
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Slightly Soluble in
- Glyerol
- Soluble in
- Ethanol, Fatty Acids, Light Petroleum, Liquid Paraffin
- Typical Properties
- Assay
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Point | 410 - 440 | °C | - |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 | - | - |
| Non-Volatile Matter | max. 0.05 | % | - |
| Optical Rotation | - 450 to 510 | - | - |
| Residual Solvent | Nil | - | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| L-Menthol Content (GLC) | min. 97 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality
IP/BP/USP/JP/EP standards.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area.