Chemical Name | (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethy)cyclohexanol |
Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
CAS No. | 2216-51-5 |
EINECS No. | 218-690-9 |
FEMA No. | 2665 |
Appearance | Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals. |
Odor | Having characteristic odor of natural menthol obtained from mentha avensis oil. |
Melting Point | 42-44℃ |
Specific Rotation | -49°~ -50° |
Solubility (25℃) | 1g sample can be dissolved in 5ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol forming a clear solution. |
Assay (GC) | 99.5%min |
Limit of Nonvolatile Residue | ≤0.05% |
Arsenic Content | ≤3ppm |
Heavy Metal Content (as Pb) | ≤10ppm |
Application | Widely used in food, pharmaceutical, tobacco, daily use chemical and cosmetics. |
Packing | Fibre drum(25kg net); Iron tin(2.5kg net) and a dozen in one carton. |
Storage | Preserve in tight container, keep in a cool and dry place below 33℃, avoid sunshine and rain. |
Shelf Life | 3 years |
Standards | Accord with GB3862-2006, FCC 8, CP2010, JP16, BP2013, EP8.0 and USP36. |