Chemical Properties
Mentol is a chemical compound derived from nature and is a compound belonging to the terpenoid group
Terpenoids are dehydrogenation and oxygenation derivatives of terpen compounds. Terpen is a class of hydrocarbons generated by plants and some animal groups. The terpenes molecular formula is (C 5 H 8 ) n
If the phase is solid,the shaped is white crystals.
menthol granular shaped which will melt at a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius The menthol properties are slightly soluble in water, but they are readily soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether Its properties can be irritating and flammable
IUPAC Name
(1R, 2S, 5R) -2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
Molecular Formula
C 10 H 20 O
Molar Mass
156.27 g / mol
Phase
Liquid,Gas,Solid
Odor
Distinctive, Peppermint
