Menthol

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Menthol

SKU: RXSOL-19-1994-025

Menthol is extracted from the leaves of menthe arvensis plant, by the method of Steam Distillation and Crystallization. Menthol is well known for reliving and refreshing effects due to its powerful mint fragrance. It is widely used as raw material of pharmaceutical products. It is also blends well with many oils and alcohols. It helps to relief in minor mouth or throat irritation, muscle aches and similar conditions.

Application

Due to its cooling & soothing sensation, it provides relief in chest congestion.
It helps to reduce joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches.
It used as an ingredient in chewing gums, tooth paste.
It is also used in cream, lotion and perfume ingredients.
It is also a very useful in pesticide products.

Technical Specification

SPECIFICATION SHEET
 
Product Name MENTHOL IP 2010
Chemical Name (1R,2S,5R)-5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL) CYCLOHEXANOL
Chemical Formula C10 H20 O
Molecular Weight 156.27
Origin Volatile oils of various species of Mentha
Physical Properties 
Appearance  Colourless to white shiny Crystals or crystalline powder
Odour Pleasant and characteristic
Analytical Specification  
Identification (A,B,C) Complies
Appearance of Solution Clear and colourless
 Acidity Complies
Specific Optical Rotation -49° to -51°
Related substances Complies
Residue on evaporation NMT 1.0 mg (0.05%)
G.C. Assay  
L- Menthol     99.50%.min.
Regulatory status  
CAS No 2216 – 51 – 5
FEMA No. 2665
EINECS No. 218 – 690 - 9
HSN CODE 2906 . 1100
Packing 25 Kg, Food Grade Double Poly bags, in 100% Paper Drums (No wood).
Shelf life Storage condition 5 Years from the date of manufacturing Keep in a tightly closed container, Stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Quality assurance WHO/GMP, ISO 9001-2008, KOSHER, HALAL & HACCP
Pack Size / Specification:
Food grade/Pharmaceutical Grade menthol Package: 25kg/drum Insulation is provided by the inner covering of Thermocol and the crystals itself are packed in two polythene bags. Packed 25 Kilograms net in a fibre Drum 1FCL contains 360 drums of total net weight 9000 Kilograms.
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