DL-Menthol
CAS: 89-78-1
Category: Terpenoids
| Purity | USP Grade, FCC Grade, Reagent Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid or needles with a characteristic peppermint odor |
| Packaging | Drums or large bags (e.g., 50 kg, 180 kg), smaller quantities in jars/bottles. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Melting point — Capillary or DSC; Purity — GC or HPLC; Identification — GC-MS, NMR; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Optical rotation — Polarimetry. |
| Storage Notes | Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed, away from heat and direct sunlight. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Flavoring, fragrance, cooling agent, and intermediate in pharmaceutical or cosmetic synthesis.