menthol crystals,  natural

MENTHOL CRYSTALS, NATURAL

menthol crystals,  natural
CAS: 2216-51-5 ; 89-78-1 EINECS 218-690-9 FEMA 2665
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
STORAGE
Original plant 
Ex mentha arvensis 
Part of the plant used 
Flowering tops 
Formula 
C10 H20 O 
Molecular weight 
156 
Cas 
2216-51-5 ; 89-78-1 
Einecs 
218-690-9 
Fema 
2665 
Tariff number 
2906110000 
Appearance at 20°c 
Crystalline solid 
Color 
Colorless 
Odor 
Cool, mentholic 
Taste 
Characteristic, refreshing 
Optical rotation (°) 
-51 / -48 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
0,813 - 0,820 
Refractive index nd20 
1,3700 - 1,3750 
Flashpoint (°c) 
93 
Solubility 
Slightly soluble in water 
Assay (% gc) 
L-menthol > 99 
Keep between 15-30ºc. Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 36 months, quality should be checked before use.
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Appearance at 20°c 
Crystalline solid 
Color 
Colorless 
Odor 
Cool, mentholic 
Taste 
Characteristic, refreshing 
Optical rotation (°) 
-51 / -48 
Density at 20°c (g/ml)) 
0,813 - 0,820 
Refractive index nd20 
1,3700 - 1,3750 
Flashpoint (°c) 
93 
Solubility 
Slightly soluble in water 
Assay (% gc) 
L-menthol > 99 
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