Menthol

Product Description Specification: A) CHEMICAL NAME: 2-Isopropyl-5-Methyl-HexanolB) SPECIFICATION Color & Appearance: Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals. Odor: Having Characteristic odor of natural menthol obtained from mentha avensis oil. Melting Point: 42-44 centigrade Purity: 99.7% above Non-Volatile Matter: 0.05% Maximum Solubility: 1g soluble in 5ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol, forming a clear solution. Specific Rotation: -49 -50; (25 centigrade) Thymol Test: Negative Litmus Paper Test: Neutral As Content: 3ppm Maximum Heavy Metal (Pb): 10ppm Maximum Identification: When it is triturated with about an equal weight of camphor, of chloral hydrate, or of phenol, the mixture liquefies. Organic Volatile Impurities, Method V (467): Meet the requirements, dimethyl sulfoxide as solvent Melting Point: 42 44 centigrade Packing: 25kgs fiber drums or 2.5kgs iron tinsC) STORAGE To store in closed containers. Keep in a cool and dry place below 33 centigrade, avoid sunshine & rain.D) QUALITY GUARANTEE 2 years (under the conditions of fulfilling requirements of storage and Transport, and that the packing is complete and sealed).E) Accord with BP2005, USP31, JP ,FCC VIF) USES: It is widely used in pharmaceutical, food, cigarettes, toothpastes, and cosmetics.