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Appearance: |
Colorless, Transparent Hexagonal or Needlelike Crystals; |
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Odor: |
Having Characteristic Odor Of Natural Menthol Obtained From Menthol Avensis Oil; |
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Melting Point: |
42 - 44°C; |
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Non-volatile Matter: |
0.05% Maximum; |
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Specific Rotation25: |
-50°- -49° |
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AS Content: |
≤3PPM |
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Heavy Metal Content: |
≤10PPM |
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Chemical Constituents: |
99.50 min Laevo-menthol |
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Standard: |
CP2005 |
Menthol is extracted from peppermint, which is also known as Mentha piperita, brandy mint, and lamb mint. Menthol has been used for liver and gallbladder complaints, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, respiratory infections, menstrual cramps, toothache, the common cold, cough, and fever. Topically, Menthol has been used for muscle and nerve pain and as an antiseptic.
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