CAS No. 2216-51-5 Menthol Crystal 99% Used for Mint Candy

• CAS No.: 2216-51-5
• Formula: C10h20o
• EINECS: 2216-51-5
• Packaging Material: Plastic
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Model NO.: Menthol Crystal
• Main Substances: Menthol
• Resource: Natural
• Transport Package: Cartons and Foil Bags
• Specification: 1kg/5kg/25kg
• Trademark: Taima
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 29061100
• Production Capacity: 1000kg/Month

Product Description

CAS NO. 2216-51-5 Menthol Crystal 99% used for Mint Candy

Product parameters:

Common name: L-menthol
English name: L-Menthol, Menthol(3-p-Manthanol)
Chinese alias: (-)-menthol | Levomenthol
CAS Number: 2216-51-5
Molecular weight: 156.265
Density: 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point: 215.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula: C10H20O
Melting point: 41-43ºC
Flash point: 93.3±0.0 °C
Density: 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Appearance: white prismatic crystal
Vapor pressure: 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive index: 1.457
Density (g/mL, 20ºC): 0.89
Melting point (ºC): 43-45
Boiling point (ºC, normal pressure): 103-104
Refractive index (nD20): 1.46
Flash point (ºF): 200
Specific rotation (589nm, c=10, EtOH): -51 º

Customs code: 29061100


Purpose and use effect:
1.Menthol is a edible spice allowed by our country's regulations, and is mainly used for flavoring
toothpaste, candy, and beverages. The dosage is according to 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 drinks.
2.Purpose GB2760-1996 stipulates that natural thin Jiannao is allowed to be used as an edible spice.
GB2760-2001 stipulates that the dl-type film brain is also allowed to be used as a food spice. It can be
used to prepare mint flavors (10%-18%), and can also be used in candies (mints, Chemicalbook gum),
beverages, ice creams, etc. (amount of 0.054% to 0.1%).
3.Uses Menthol and racemic menthol can be used as flavoring agents for toothpaste, perfume,
beverages and candies. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes,
and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching; oral administration can be used as an anti-wind
medicine for headache and inflammation of the nose, throat, and throat. Its esters are used in perfumes
and medicines. In the world, my country and Brazil are the main natural mint producers, and the annual
output of mint oil both reaches 2000-3000t.
4.The main component of peppermint oil. Because of its unique mint flavor and cooling effect, it is widely
used in candy, cosmetics and toothpaste.