Purification of Menthol by Supercritical CO2 Fluid Fractional Distillation
Menthol is a natural compound found in various plants, including peppermint and spearmint. It has a refreshing minty aroma and is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Menthol is usually obtained from plant extracts by steam distillation or solvent extraction, but these methods often result in impure or low-quality products. In recent years, fractional distillation using supercritical… Read more »Purification of Menthol by Supercritical CO2 Fluid Fractional Distillation