Norex Flavours l-Menthol USP
- Chemical Name
- Menthol
Norex Flavors l-Menthol USP is colorless. They are hexagonal, needle-like crystals, infused masses, or crystalline powder.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Flavoring Agent
Product families
Applications
- Oral
- Confectionery
Product Families
- Flavors & Taste Maskers
- Flavor Ingredients
Other characteristics
- Flavor
- Menthol
- Synonyms
(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanol, (-)-trans-p-Menthan-cis-3-ol, (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol, (-)-(1R,3R,4S)-Menthol, (-)-Menthyl alcohol, (1R)-(-)-Menthol, (R)-(-)-Menthol, l-(-)-Menthol, 1R-Menthol, (-)-Menthol, L-Mentholum, Levomenthol, FEMA 2665, NSC 62788, Hakkano, Minclea
- Functions
- Flavoring Agent
- Certifications & Compliance
FSSC 22000, GMP, Good Agricultural & Collection Practice (GACP) Compliant, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, OHSAS, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Flavor Family
- Beverage Inspired Flavors
- Ingredient Name
- L-Menthol
- Identification by GC
The retention time of the major peak of the sample correspond to that of the methanol peak of the standard as obtained in the assay.
- Flavor Ingredients
- Flavors
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Flavoring Agent
- Certifications and Compliance
FSSC 22000; GMP; Good Agricultural & Collection Practice (GACP) Compliant; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP); ISO 14001; ISO 22000; ISO 9001; OHSAS; United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Readily Oxidisable substances
The purple color of potassium permanganate is still apparent after 5 minutes.
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Optical Rotation | -45 to -51 | degree |
| Related Substances | 2.0 | % |
| Individual Impurity | max. 0.30 | % |
| Menthol | 98 - 102 | % |
| Non Volatile Residue | 0.05 | % |
| Melting Range | 41 - 44 | °C |
