Menthol
Petro Chemicals 2025-05-22
Product Introduction
Natural menthol is produced with exquisite technology and pure quality. It has the special aroma of Asian mint, which tastes hot at first and cool later. It is very soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether, liquid paraffin or volatile oil, and very slightly soluble in water.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Menthol |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₂₀O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless, needle-like or prismatic crystals |
| Odor | Characteristic minty odor |
| Melting Point | 42–44 °C |
| Boiling Point | 212–215 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether; sparingly soluble in water |
| Specific Rotation | -49° to -50° |
| Purity | Typically ≥99% |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, and ventilated place, away from light |
Application
It can be used as an additive for medicine, food and various spices. The products are sold well all over the country, exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and other countries and regions, and are well received by customers.
