MENTHOL RACEMIC USP FCC

Appearance

Colorless, transparent crystals with a peppermint odor

Description

It is also used in menthol flavored tobacco products.

Function

Used as the flavoring agent of toothpaste. Menthol's ability to chemically trigger the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin is responsible for the well-known cooling sensation it provokes when inhaled, eaten, or applied to the skin.

Synonyms

Menthol Racemic USP FCC; Menthol Racemic USP NF FCC, D,L-Menthol; Cyclohexanol; 5-Methyl-( 1-Methylethyl)-, ( 1a,2b, 5a )-( =/- ); D-Menthol

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Packages

50 Gram Bottle
100 Gram Bottle
10 kg. Fiber Drum
50 kg. Poly Drum
170 kg. Fiber Drum
180 kg. Steel Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Food & bev. cosmetics

Product Class

Flavors

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 60000 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 200 øF
Melting Point: 34-36 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 156.27 g/mol