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Organic Chemicals

Menthol IP

RA003875 CAS 2216-51-5 IP

Identity

Product code
RA003875
CAS number
2216-51-5
Grade
IP
Molecular formula
C10H20O
Molecular weight
156.27

Classification

Technical Data

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Description Colourless, hexagonal or needle-like crystals, or infused masses or a crystalline powder; has a pleasant peppermint-like odour —
Congealing range of (± )menthol 27.0 - 28.0 ° °
Melting range of (-)-menthol 41.0 - 44.0 ° °
Isomethanol Max 0.5 % %
Single maximum impurity Max 0.3 % %
Total impurities Max 2.0 % %
Residue on evaporation Max 0.05 % %
Identification 'A' The spectrum of sample should be concordant with spectrum of standard —
Identification 'B' The colour should changes to violet (Distinction from thymol) —
Identification 'C' The principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the test solution corresponds to the peak in the chromatogram obtained with the reference solution —
Acidity The solution should be yellow —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA003875-PK-25KG
1 kg RA003875-PK-1KG
5 kg RA003875-PK-5KG