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Specifications for Menthol CP/BP/USP/JP/EP | ||||||||||||||
Other Name | 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl cyclohexane-3-ol | |||||||||||||
Molecular Weight | 156.27 | |||||||||||||
Description | Colorless crystals with a refreshing mint odor | |||||||||||||
Solubility | Very soluble in Alcohol and slightly in water | |||||||||||||
Taste | Cool sensation in mouth, characteristic mint flavor | |||||||||||||
Acidity/Alkalinity | Neutral to Litmus solution | |||||||||||||
Analysis | AA* | USP | BP | JP | CP | |||||||||
Melting Point (°C ) | 42 to 44 | 41 to 44 | 41 to 44 | 42 to 44 | 42 to 44 | |||||||||
Optical Rotation | -49°to-50° | -49°to-50° | -49°to-50° | -49°to-51° | -49°to-50° | |||||||||
Non-volatile matter | 0.02% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% | |||||||||
Menthol (not less than) | 99.50% | 97.00% | Not Specified | 98.00% | 99.00% |