Menthol Liquid
Menthol liquid is a versatile product derived from natural sources like peppermint or synthetically produced. It's widely used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and beverage industries.
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Odor: Strong, characteristic minty odor
- Taste: Intensely cooling and minty taste
- Specific Gravity: Approximately 0.890 - 0.910 at 20°C
- Refractive Index: Approximately 1.458 - 1.462 at 20°C
- Optical Rotation: -49° to -50° at 20°C
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and fixed oils; slightly soluble in water
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Chemical Properties
Menthol liquid primarily consists of L-menthol, a cyclic organic compound with a distinctive cooling sensation. Other potential components may include:
- D-Menthol: An isomer of L-menthol
- Menthone: A ketone related to menthol
- Isomenthone: An isomer of menthone
- Menthyl Acetate: An ester of menthol and acetic acid
Note: The applicable quality standards and testing methodologies may differ based on the intended application and regional regulatory requirements. For comprehensive details, please refer to the Certificate of Analysis (COA)