Description

About Menthol Crystals, Purified

Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from the oils of corn mint, peppermint, or other mints. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above.

Menthol is commonly used in oral hygiene products and bad-breath remedies like mouthwash, toothpaste, mouth and tongue-spray, and more generally as a food flavor agent in chewing gum and candy.

Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Reduce Nasal Congestion
  • Soothe Topical Pains And Aches
  • Calming And Invigorating Scent
  • Make Your Own Soap And Shampoo
  • Make Your Own Creams, Balms, Fragrance Oils And Essential Oils
  • Lotions And Foot Creams

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS
2216-51-5
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.27
PubChem ID
Synonyms
3-p-Menthanol, Hexahydrothymol
Density and phase
 0.890 g/cm3, solid
Melting point
36-38 °C (311 K)
Appearance
White or colorless; crystalline solid

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