Menthol is the solid constituent of oil of mint, and was formerly known as peppermint camphor. It is awhite crystalline compound with a characteristic pungent odor.They dissolve readily into alcohol oressential oils, and they can also be dissolved into water or oil. Menthol imparts a tingling sensation tothe skin and used in skin fresheners like after-shave and suntan lotions. It has a local anesthetic propertyfor short-term relief of minor sore throat and minor muscle aches.
Product name
Menthol Crystal
CAS
89-78-1
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.27
Appearance
Transparent Hexagonal Or Needlelike Crystals
Specification
99%
1. Applied in food field, often used as additives, with distinct fragrance smell, menthol can promote digestion and increase appetite 2. Applied in daily necessities field, menthol can be added into a large amount of oral cleaning products, such as dentifrices, mouthwash and tooth powder 3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, because menthol has the function of inhibition and paralysis to sensory nerve endings, it can be used as counter irritant.