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Product Name

Menthol Crystals

Multiple Names

Menthol Crystals;

L(-)-Menthol;

(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol;

L-P-Menthan-3-Ol;

Levomenthol;

(-)-Paramenthol-3;

Methylhydroxyisopropylcyclohexane;

Hexahydrothymol;

L-Menthol Natural;

L-Menthol;

(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-Methylcyclohexanol;

(1R,2R,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(Propan-2-Yl)Cyclohexanol;

Menthol, L-;

(-)-Menthol

CAS No. 2216-51-5

EC No. 218-690-9

MF No. C10H20O

MW No. 156.2652

It is the main ingredients of mint oil. Due to its unique mint flavor and cooling effect, it is widely used in candy, cosmetics and toothpaste.

Advantage of Menthol Crystals CAS No. 2216-51-5

Soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether, chloroform, benzene and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in water

Chemical properties are relatively stable and can volatilize with steam

Unique mint flavor and cooling effect

 

Aspect	Details
Chemical Name	Menthol Crystals
CAS Number	2216-51-5
Synonyms	L-Menthol, (-)-Menthol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, etc.
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Physical Properties	Appearance: Colorless needles or crystalline powder Melting Point: 41 – 43°C Boiling Point: 212°C Density: 0.89 g/cm³ at 25°C Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, acetone, ether, chloroform, and benzene; slightly soluble in water
Biological Source	Mainly derived from natural mint oils, also can be synthesized chemically
Applications	Used in the food industry as a flavoring agent in candies, chewing gums, and beverages Employed in the pharmaceutical industry for its cooling and analgesic properties in topical products, cough syrups, and throat lozenges Applied in the cosmetics industry in products such as creams, lotions, and lip balms for its soothing and refreshing effects

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