Specifications :
| CAS Number | 89-78-1 |
| Quality | LM-96%, TMC-97% |
| Botanical Source | Mentha arvinces |
| Synonym | (1α,2β,5α)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol 2-(1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-cyclohexanol 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexano |
| Empirical Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular weight | 156.27 |
| PROTOCOL | STANDARDS |
|---|---|
| Description | Colourless milky paste like semi-solid liquid. |
| Odour | Strong mint odour. |
| Taste | Cool sensation on mouth. |
| Specific Gravity | 0.885 TO 0.910 |
| Refractive Index | 1.445 TO 1.459 |
| Optical Rotation | -41.00 TO -51.00 |
| ASSAY BY GLC | |
| L-Menthol Content | NLT 96.00% |
| Total-Menthol | NLT 97.00% |
| Use | In pharmaceutical industry. |
| Storage condition | Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area. |