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DL-Menthol

89-78-1

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Description

Synonyms: (1α,2β,5α)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;2-(1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-cyclohexanol;2-isopropyl-5-methyl-cyclohexano;5alpha-Methyl-2beta-(1alpha-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;component of Dermoplast;component of Robitussin cough drops;component of Theragesic;Cyclohexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-
CAS: 89-78-1
MF: C10H20O
MW: 156.27
EINECS: 216-074-4
Assay: 99%
Package: 25kg/carton
Appearance: colorless to white crystalline solid with a peppermint odor and taste.
Usage: DL-Menthol is incompatible with butyl chloral hydrate, camphor, phenol, chloral hydrate, Exalgine, betanaphthol, resorcinol or thymol in triturations; potassium permanganate, chromium trioxide and pyrogallol. DL-Menthol is also incompatible with strong oxidizers.
1. Applied in food field, often used as additives, with distinct fragrance smell, it can promote digestion and increase appetite;
2. Applied in daily necessities field, aslo added into a large amount of oral cleaning products, such as dentifrices, mouthwash and tooth powder;
3. Applied in pharmaceutical field, because of the function of inhibition and paralysis to sensory nerve endings, it can be used as counter irritant.
Action:
Antiseptic, Carminative, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Stomachic and Aromatic.
Peppermint is frequently used to relieve stomach and bowel spasms and promote the expulsion of flatus. It is a good tea to drink either during meals or after meals to aid digestion.

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