L-Menthol (L-薄荷醇)
Source L-Menthol (L-薄荷醇) (Mentha arvensis, Mentha piperita, CAS 2216-51-5) directly from Anhui Haihua Chemical Technology Group Co., Ltd., China.
- Reference: L-Menthol
- Category: Aroma Chemical
Material Specifications
- Product Description: Peppermint odor
- Olfactory Family: Herbal
- Volatility: Heart (Estimated)
- Applications: Fine Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical
From Anhui Haihua Chemical Technology Group Co., Ltd.
- Country of Origin: China
Certifications & Standards
- FAMI-QS
- ISO 14001
- ISO 22000
- ISO 45001
- ISO 9001:2015
Supplied By
- Anhui Haihua Chemical Technology Group Co., Ltd. — Bengbu, China
Technical Specifications
- Botanical Source: Mentha arvensis, Mentha piperita
- CAS Number: 2216-51-5
- Origin Type: Nature Identical
- Substance class: Defined molecule
- Occurs in nature: Confirmed
- IFRA Relevant: No
- Volatility: Heart (Estimated)
- Typical Color: Crystals Or Granules
- Boiling Point: 212 – 216.1 °C
- Typical Specific Gravity: 0.89 – 0.904
- Typical Refractive Index: 1.458 – 1.461
- Reference data: PubChem
Typical Origins
- India
- China
- Brazil
Alternative Names
- (-)-menthol
- l-(-)-Menthol
- U.S.P. Menthol
- (-)-Menthyl alcohol
- (1R)-(-)-Menthol
- (-)-(1R,3R,4S)-Menthol
- D-(-)-Menthol
- (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol
- Levomenthol
- (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol
- (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
- 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
- l-Menthol
- (R)-(-)-Menthol
- Menthol,3R,4S)-(-)-
- Cyclohexanol, [1R-(1.alpha.,2.beta.,5.alpha.)]-
- l-Menthol (JP18)
- Levomentholum
- levomentol
- (1R,3R,4S)-(-)-MENTHOL
- (1alpha,2beta,5alpha)-5-methyl-2(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
Catalogue description
- Colorless needle-like crystals with a cooling mint aroma. Used as a flavoring agent in toothpaste, perfumes, beverages, and candy, and in pharmaceuticals for cooling and anti-itching effects.
Identifiers
- CAS: 2216-51-5
- INCI: MENTHOL
- FEMA: 2665
- EC: 218-690-9
Also available from
- Aamirav Ingredients & Specialties Pvt. Ltd. — India
- AromaSeed — France
- Aromatic & Allied Chemicals (P) Limited — India
- BASF Aroma Ingredients — Germany
- Other suppliers of this material: 14
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