Complaint
Menthol is a terpenoid organic compound. Menthol is extracted from the leaves and stems of peppermint. It is a white crystal and is the main component of peppermint and peppermint essential oils. Menthol generally has two isomers (D-type and L-type), and natural menthol is mainly L-isomer (L-menthol), where menthol generally refers to racemic menthol (DL-menthol ). Menthol can be used as a flavoring agent in toothpaste, perfume, beverage and candy.
1. Both menthol and racemic menthol are used as flavoring agents in toothpaste, perfume, beverages and candies.
2. Widely used in daily flavors, food flavors and tobacco flavors. Generally 1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg in candy; 130mg/kg in baked goods; 68mg/kg in ice cream; 35mg/kg in soft drinks.
3. It has bactericidal and antiseptic effects.
4. Used as a special additive for curative cosmetics. Used for toilet water, etc. It can also be used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste, perfume, beverage and candy. For the system of candy, beverages, spices.
Storage
This product should be sealed and stored in a cool place.
| Items | Specifications |
| Color | Colorless clear strips or crystals |
| Odor | Pleasant menthol odor |
| Menthol content, % | ≥99.0 |
| Residue on evaporation (%) | ≤0.05 |
| Melting point (C) | 41.5~44.0 |
| Solubility in ethanol (25C) | 1g sample completely soluble into 5ml 90% ethanol |
| Specific rotation (25C) | -50˚~-49˚ |
| Heavy metal(pb) (mg/kg) | ≤10 |
| Arsenic(As) (mg/kg) | ≤3 |
