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CAS No.: | 89-78-1 |
Formula: | C10h20o |
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Product name | DL-Menthol |
Cas No. | 89-78-1 |
Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Menthol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H20O.Menthol is a white crystal extracted from the leaves and stems of peppermint. It is the main ingredient in mint and peppermint essential oils.
Menthol generally comes in two isomers (D and L). The natural form of menthol is mainly left isomer (L-menthol), where menthol generally refers to racemic menthol (DL-menthol).Menthol can be used as toothpaste;Perfume;An excipient for beverages, sweets, etc.Used as a stimulant in medicine, it acts on the skin or mucous membrane and has a cool and antipruritic effect.Oral administration can be used as a wind repellent, for headache and nose;
Swallow;Laryngitis, etc.The esters are also used in spices and medicines.