L(-) -Menthol (CAS 2216-51-5), as an important monoterpene alcohol, has both cooling properties and biological activity, and is widely used in the fields of food, medicine and daily chemicals.
Chemical stability
It has good antioxidant properties and can be co-volatilized with water vapor, avoiding contact with strong oxides.
Applications
Pharmaceutical Field: It is used as a pharmaceutical excipient for the manufacture of medicines.
Flavor Field: It is used for the fragrance blending of products such as toothpaste, perfume, and cosmetics.
Food Field: It is used as a food additive for the flavor blending of products such as candy, chewing gum, and beverages.
Accidental Release Measures
Spilleak and disposal procedures precaution if material is spilled
Waste disposal methods or released small spills wipe up with paper rags
Follow lacal state and place contaminated items in closed
Federal laws metal waste container
Large spills use non-flammable absorbent
Storage
Store in cool dry area in closed containers,do not expose to temperatures over 38℃
