Basic Information
Product Name: L Menthol; Natural Menthol; Menthol Crystal
CAS No.: 2216-51-5
MF: C10H20O
EINECS NO.: 218-690-9

Function & Application
Mainly used for the flavoring of toothpaste, candy and beverages. The dosage is according to the normal production needs, generally 1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg in candy; 130mg/kg in baked food; 68mg/kg in ice cream; 35mg/kg in soft drink.

Specification
Structure: C10H20O
Chemical Name: 2-Isopropyl-5-Methyl-Hexanol
CAS NO.:2216-51-5
Standard: BP/USP standard
Appearance: Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needle-like crystals
Odor: Having characteristic odor of natural menthol obtained from menthol arvensis
oil
Melting point: 41.5~44ºC
Menthol content: 99.0% minimum
Specific rotation (25ºC): -50°~ -49°
Solubility (25ºC): 1 g sample can be dissolved in 5 ml of 90% (V/V) alcohol, forming a
clean solution
Non violate matter(105ºC): 0.05% maximum
Arsenic content: 3ppm maximum
Heavy Metal, as Pb: 10ppm maximum
Storage: To store in closed containers. To be kept in a cool and dry place below 25ºC.
Avoid sunshine and rain.
Quality Guarantee: 36 months under the conditions of fulfilling requirements of
transport and that the packing is complete and sealed.
Packing: Fiber Drums of 25kg net

Sample Policy
1.Free samples for testing.
2. Available sample quantity is usually 10-15g each time. The sample freight charge would be paid by clients with freight collect on arrival.
3. Samples transfer time is less than 7 days