MENTHOL CRYSTALS
MENTHOL CRYSTALS Extra Pure
(Confirms to IP, BP)
Short Name: MENTHOL CRYSTALS
Synonym: 3-p-Menthanol; Hexahydrothymol; Menthomenthol; peppermint camphor
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2920
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
CAS No.
2216-51-5
HS Code
2906.1100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Colorless crystals
Odour
Peppermint odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
34 - 36 °C
Flash point [°C]
93.4 °C
Boiling point [°C]
216 °C
Density [g/cm3]
0.89
Solubility in water [% weight]
Slightly soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Colourless, hexagonal or needle-like crystals, or crystalline powder; odour, pleasant and characteristic
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.0%
Identifications
To comply IP, BP tests
Solubility
Practically insoluble in water, very soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in light petroleum, freely soluble in fatty oils and in liquid paraffin, very slightly soluble in glycerol
Appearance of solution
To comply IP, BP tests
Melting point
about 43°C
Acidity or alkalinity
To comply the test
Specific optical rotation
-49.0° to -51.0°
Related Substances
To comply IP, BP tests
Residue on evaporation
Max 0.05%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H315-H319
Precaution Statement
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338