Menthol
Alias: Menthol | Hexahydrothymol | 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol | DL-Menthol
English Name: Menthol
CAS No.: 89-78-1
EINECS: 216-074-4
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.265
Density: 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 215.4±8.0 °C
Melting Point: 34-36 °C
Flash Point: 93.3±0.0 °C
Appearance: Colorless transparent crystals with a cool mint aroma.
Solubility: Easily soluble in alcohol, ether, glacial acetic acid, liquid paraffin, animal oil, and essential oils; slightly soluble in water.
Uses:
1. Both menthol and racemic menthol are used as flavoring agents in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. Their esters are used in fragrances and pharmaceuticals.
2. Widely used in daily fragrances, food flavorings, and tobacco flavorings.
3. Has preservative properties.
4. Used as a special additive in therapeutic cosmetics, such as in lotions. Also used as a flavoring agent in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candies. Used in the production of candies, beverages, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.