CAS: 1490-04-6 Menthol Powder food additives
| product name |
Menthol |
| cas number |
1490-04-6 |
| apperance |
White crystal powder |
| Density |
0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| MF |
C10H20O |
| MW |
156.265 |
Menthol, also called menthol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H20O. Menthol is extracted from the leaves and stems of peppermint. It is white crystals and is the main ingredient in the essential oils of peppermint and peppermint. Menthol generally has two isomers (D-type and L-type). Natural menthol is mainly the levorotatory isomer (L-menthol). Menthol here generally refers to racemic menthol (DL-menthol). ). Menthol can be used as toothpaste; perfume; flavoring agent for beverages and candies. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes, and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching; orally, it can be used as an expelling medicine for headaches and nose; pharynx; throat inflammation. Its esters can also be used in perfumes and medicines.
1. Menthol and racemic menthol are both used as flavoring agents for toothpaste, perfume, beverages and candies. It is used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membranes, and has the effect of cooling and relieving itching; oral administration can be used as an anti-wind medicine for headache and inflammation of the nose, pharynx, and throat. Its esters are used in perfumes and medicines. In the world, my country and Brazil are the main natural mint production gardens, and the annual output of mint oil both reaches 2000-3000t.
2. It is widely used in daily flavors, edible flavors, and tobacco flavors. Generally, it is 1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg in candy; 130mg/kg in baked goods; 68mg/kg in ice cream; 35mg/kg in soft drinks.
3. Has sterilization and antiseptic effects.
4. Used as a special additive for curative cosmetics. Used for toilet water, etc. It can also be used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste, perfume, beverages and candies. Used in the preparation of candies, beverages, spices and medicinal purposes.
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