Botonical Name | : | Mentha Arvensis | |
CAS # | : | N/A | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Colourless, Transparent Hexagonal or Needle like Crystals with Having Characteristic Odour of Natural Menthol | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in 3 vols. as 70% Alcohol | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.8950 – 0.9010 @20 ºC | |
Optical Rotation | : | (+) 5 to (+) 7 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.450 ºC to 1.455 @20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distilled |
DESCRIPTION:
The Menthol Bold Crystal is a colourless hexagonal crystal. It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of medicines, food, flavor and daily-use industrial products. It is transparent, dry and has the refreshing odor of the natural mint. CONSTITUENTS:
99.50 min Leavo-menthol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Strong mint candy flavor.BLENDS WITH:
Basil, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine. COMMON NAMES:
Levo-Menthol, Hexa Hydro Thymol, Cyclohexanol.USES:
The Menthol Bold Crystal is used to produce perfumes, mouth fresheners, cough syrup, different kinds of cosmetics, tooth paste, analgesic balms, flavours, inhalers and pain killing ointments. It serves the needs of the food, pharma and cosmetic industry.