Product name L-menthol 96%
Synonims NA
CAS Number 2216 – 51 – 5
EINECS 218 – 690 – 9
FEMA 2665
FDA NA
JECFA 427
CoE 63
Botanical name Mentha Arvensis (Source)
Appearance Melted state, shiny colourless liquid
Colour Colorless
Odour Pleasant and characteristic
Taste Refreshing, pleasant followed by cooling taste
Physical and chemical properties
Specific rotation -45 ° to -51°
Non volatile residue 0.05% max
Purity 96.00%.min
Refractive Index NA
Specific gravity NA
Optical rotation NA
Density NA
Main components L-Menthol (Min 96.00%)
Melting point 41.0 ° C to 44.0 ° C
Solubility Soluble in Alcohol
Flash point 93° C (close cup method)
Boiling point 212° C. @ 760 mm Hg