Menthol crystals can be used in foods to add a refreshing flavor and cooling effect. They can be used in candies, beverages, and mouthwash. Used in cosmetics to provide a cooling sensation, reduce irritation, and promote a firmer, smoother complexion. It also used in aromatherapy to invigorate the senses. Used in fragrances to give a minty, fresh scent to products. It's used in many products, including cosmetics, toiletries, and household cleaners. Contact your customer service representative for specific product customization i.e. granular size, color, purity specifications or packaging sizes.
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About this item
- Product Code
- 13-13000
- CAS number
- 2216-51-5
- Assay / purity
- 98+%
- FEMA number
- 2665
- FlaVis number
- 02.015
- JECFA number
- 427
- CoE number
- 63
- ECHA / EC number
- 218-690-9
- Flash point
- 175 F
- Melting point
- 41 - 44c
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From technical data on file.
| Test / property | Value |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C10 H20 O |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 156.27 |
| DESCRIPTION | COLORLESS, HEXAGONAL CRYSTALS, USUALLY NEEDLE-LIKE; OR IN FUSED MASSES, OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
| ODOR | PLEASANT, PEPPERMINT-LIKE |
| IDENTIFICATION A | TO PASS TEST |
| IDENTIFICATION B | TO PASS TEST |
| ASSAY | NOT LESS THAN 98% & NOT MORE THAN 102.0% |
| LIMIT OF NONVOLATILE RESIDUE | NOT MORE THAN 0.05% |
| RELATED COMPOUNDS | INDIVIDUAL IMPURITIES NOT MORE THAN 0.3% TOTAL IMPURITIES NOT MORE THAN 2.0% |
| MELTING RANGE | BETWEEN 41° - 44°C |
| SPECIFIC ROTATION | BETWEEN -45° - 51°C |
| SOLUBILITY | VERY SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL, IN CHLOROFORM, IN ETHER, AND IN SOLVENT HEXANE; FREELY SOLUBLE IN GLACIAL ACETIC ACID, IN MINERAL OIL AND IN FIXED AND VOLATILE OILS; SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN WATER |
| PACKING & STORAGE | PRESERVE IN TIGHT CONTAINERS, PREFERABLY AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE |
| USP - NF PUBLICATION | USP - NF 2025, ISSUE 1 |
Allergen information
| Allergen | In product | In facility / other | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEANUTS and peanut products | No | No | |
| TREE NUTS | No | No | |
| SESAME, SUNFLOWER, POPPY, COTTONSEEDS (except refined oils) | No | No | |
| MILK AND DERIVATIVES eg whey, milk, caseninate, etc. | No | No | |
| EGGS | No | No | |
| Fish and fish products | No | No | |
| SHELLFISH | No | No | |
| SOY (except refined soy oil) | No | No | |
| AUTOLYZED YEAST | No | No | |
| CEREAL PROTEINS (include HVP) | No | No | |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | No | No | |
| SULFITES | No | No | |
| CELERY | No | No | |
| SEEDS | No | No |
Dietary suitability
VEGANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, dairy products or honey)
LACTO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, but do eat dairy products)
OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, dairy products, but do eat eggs)
LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish-seafood, but do eat eggs and dairy products)
Kosher
- Approved
- Yes
- UKD
- KFUAU4MXTGP
- Letter
- View kosher certificate
Documentation
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