China Pure Natural Menthol Crystals

C10H20O Mol. Wt. 156. 27
2-isopropyl-5 methyl-hexanol
Color and Appearance: Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals.
Specifications:
Assay: 99% MIN
Melting point: 41-43 DEG
Non volatile matter: 0. 05% MAX
Solubility: 1g sample can be dissolved in 5ml of 90%(V/V) alcohol, forming a clean solution.
Specific rotation: -49 -- -50 (25 DEG)
Arsenic content: 0. 0003% MAX
Heavy metal (as Pb): 0. 001% MAX

Odor and Uses: Having characteristic odor of natural menthol.
It is widely used in pharmaceutical, food cigarette, tooth-paste and cosmetic.
Packing and Storage: 25KG/fiber board drums; 2. 5KG/tin.
Store in closed containers. Keep in a cool and dry place below 33 DEG room temperature. Quality guarantee term: 12 months.
N. B.: According with the BP. 93 edition, the USA. XXIII edition and the FCC. III edition and Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2000 edition.