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Mentol

crystal
 
 
Production information
PROPERTIES   &  USAGE
Properties   Usage
Chemical formula C10H20O  antipruritic
Molar mass 156.27 g·mol−1 topical analgesic
Density  0.890 g·cm−3, solid decongestants
  (racemic or (−)-isomer) soda
Melting point  36 to 38 °C (97 to 100 °F; 309 to 311 K) racemic lip balms and cough medicines.
  42–45 °C, (−)-isomer, α crystalline form smoking tobacco additive
Boiling point 212 °C (414 °F; 485 K)  razor burn.
    perfumery
    oral hygiene
     pesticide against tracheal mites of honey bees.