Menthol Crystal (Cas No. : 2216-51-5) Cas No: 2216-51-5

Menthol, also called peppermint camphor, terpene alcohol with a strong minty, cooling odor and taste. It is obtained from peppermint oil, produced by crystallization in cold chambers. Menthol is used medicinally in ointments, cough drops, and nasal inhalers. It is also used as a flavoring in foods, cigarettes, liqueurs, cosmetics, and perfumes.
CAS No. : 2216-51-5
Appearance: Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals;
Melting Point: 42 - 44A C;
Specific Rotation: -50A - -49A
Levo-menthol Content : 99.0%
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27

Function of Menthol
Psychology: relieve the state of anger, hysteria and fear, boost the spirit and give the heart a free space to stretch.
Beauty: regulate unclean and clogged skin. Its cool feeling can shrink microvessels. It can also soften the skin, improve eczema and ringworm. It is effective to remove blackheads and oily skin.
Deodorant and mosquito repellent: has aromatic smell, can dispel unpleasant smells or fishy smells, repelling mosquitoes.
Body: It has a dual effect. It can cool the body when it is hot and warm the body when it is cold.

Application
-Applied in food field, menthol crystal can be used as additives, with distinct fragrance smell, menthol can promote digestion and increase appetite.
-Applied in the daily chemical field, menthol crystal can be used as a highly remarkable additive of shampoo, lotions and cream.
-Applied in the oral care field, menthol crystal can be added into a large number of oral cleaning products, such as dentifrices, mouthwash, and tooth powder.
-Applied in aromatherapy field, menthol crystals promote easier breathing, temporarily relieve nasal congestion, soothe sore throats, support immunity, and stabilize the emotions.

Caution:-
Menthol is volatile, flammable, and can cause skin irritation if not diluted appropriately. for this reason, it is important to ensure that eyes and hands are protected and that the product is handled in a well-ventilated area away from direct sources of heat.