Product name |
L-menthol 96% |
Synonims |
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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 |
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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%) |
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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 |