cas 2216-51-5 L-Menthol
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MF: C10H20O
MW: 156.27
EINECS: 218-690-9
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L-Menthol introduction:
CAS: 2216-51-5
MF: C10H20O
MW: 156.27
EINECS: 218-690-9
L-Menthol is widely use in many fields like the following:
The main ingredient of peppermint oil.
1.L-Menthol is widely used in confectionery, cosmetics and toothpaste due to its characteristic mint taste and cooling effect.
2.Both menthol and racemmenthol are used as deodorants in toothpastes, perfumes, beverages and confectionery.
3.L-Menthol IS used as a stimulant in medicine, it acts on the skin or mucous membrane and has a cool and antipruritic effect.
4.Oral administration can be used as a wind drive medicine, for headache and nasal, pharynx, laryngitis, etc.
5.Its esters are used in spices and medicines.
Chemical Properties:
Melting point | 41-44 °C(lit.) |
alpha | -51 º (589nm, c=10, EtOH) |
Boiling point | 212 °C(lit.) |
density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor pressure | 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
FEMA | 2665 |
refractive index | 1.46 |
Fp | 200 °F |
storage temp. | −20°C |
solubility | 490mg/l |
form | Crystals or Crystalline Needles |
pka | 15.30±0.60(Predicted) |
color | Colorless to white |
Specific Gravity | 0.89 |
optical activity | [α]22/D 49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
Merck | 14,5837 |
BRN | 1902293 |
Stability: | Stable. |
InChIKey | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N |
Packing & Shipping:
Sample :
10g/bag; 50g/bag; 100g/bag; 500g/bag; 1kg/bag.
Large cargo:
1kg/bag; 25kg/bag; 25kg/drum;
50kg/drum; 75kg/drum; 100kg/drum; 200kg/drum.