Menthol
Menthol is extracted from the leaves of menthe arvensis plant, by the method of Steam Distillation and Crystallization. Menthol is well known for reliving and refreshing effects due to its powerful mint fragrance. It is widely used as raw material of pharmaceutical products. It is also blends well with many oils and alcohols. It helps to relief in minor mouth or throat irritation, muscle aches and similar conditions.
Due to its cooling & soothing sensation, it provides relief in chest congestion.
It helps to reduce joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches.
It used as an ingredient in chewing gums, tooth paste.
It is also used in cream, lotion and perfume ingredients.
It is also a very useful in pesticide products.
| Product Name | MENTHOL IP 2010 |
| Chemical Name | (1R,2S,5R)-5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL) CYCLOHEXANOL |
| Chemical Formula | C10 H20 O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Origin | Volatile oils of various species of Mentha |
| Physical Properties | |
| Appearance | Colourless to white shiny Crystals or crystalline powder |
| Odour | Pleasant and characteristic |
| Analytical Specification | |
| Identification (A,B,C) | Complies |
| Appearance of Solution | Clear and colourless |
| Acidity | Complies |
| Specific Optical Rotation | -49° to -51° |
| Related substances | Complies |
| Residue on evaporation | NMT 1.0 mg (0.05%) |
| G.C. Assay | |
| L- Menthol | 99.50%.min. |
| Regulatory status | |
| CAS No | 2216 – 51 – 5 |
| FEMA No. | 2665 |
| EINECS No. | 218 – 690 - 9 |
| HSN CODE | 2906 . 1100 |
| Packing | 25 Kg, Food Grade Double Poly bags, in 100% Paper Drums (No wood). |
| Shelf life Storage condition | 5 Years from the date of manufacturing Keep in a tightly closed container, Stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. |
| Quality assurance | WHO/GMP, ISO 9001-2008, KOSHER, HALAL & HACCP |
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• 100% Pure Menthol Crystals
Manufactured by extraction of menthol from menthol oil. The oil is chilled to a temperature of -40°C to separate the menthol, which is later crystallized by slow cooling. These crystals are available in the following two grades and confirm to IP/BP/USP/JP/FCC-III standards.
Menthol Large Crystals
Menthol Small Crystals
Menthol Terpeneless Crystals
Terpeneless crystals are made by the fractional distillation of menthol oil. The distilled oil yields pure menthol as a fraction, that is gradually cooled and crystallized. These crystals are available in the following two grades and confirm to IP/BP/USP/JP/ FCC-III standards.
Menthol Large Crystals
Menthol Small Crystals
Specifications for Menthol
| Other Name | 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl cyclohexane-3-ol |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Description | Colourless crystals with a refreshing mint odour |
| Solubility | Very soluble in Alcohol and slightly in water |
| Taste | Cool sensation in mouth, characteristic mint flavour |
| Acidity / Alkalinity | Neutral to Litmus solution |
Mint Oil Menthol Oil and Menthol crystal supplier in Dubai, Sharjah, Abudhabi, Fujairah, Ajman, Muscat - Oman, Mumbai, Gandhidham, Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam
Menthol and mint oils It adds a tang and freshness to all it touches. Mint is in great demand for flavouring confectionery, chewing gum, cigarettes and toothpastes. It’s also used in shaving gels, shampoos and a wide range of cosmetics. Largest market for mint is of the pan masala, gutka and zarda (chewing tobacco), scented betelnit. In addition to their much loved cooling effect, Menthol is also used for its therapeutic qualities in pharmaceutical products like Anti AIDS bulk drug like Lamivudine etc, medicated strips, Pain Relief balms and Cough Syrups. Catering to a wide range of Menthol and mint oil requirements, we assure our customer a regular supply and consistent quality.
| Menthol Crystals & Peppermint Uses | ||
| Category | Products | Suggested Dosage |
| Oral Products |
Toothpaste Mouthwashes Oral sprays |
0.5% 1.0%-2.0% 0.3% |
| Pharmaceutical Products |
Drugs Compresses Medicated Oils Analgesic balms Rubbing Alcohol |
0.1% 0.1%-0.2% 2.0%-4% 2.0%-3% 1.0%-1.2% |
| Confectionery Goods |
Chewing Gum Hard Candies Cough Drops Lozenges Licorice |
0.5% 0.05%-0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.05%-0.1% |
| Tobacco Goods |
Regular Cigarettes Menthol Cigarettes |
0.03% 0.1%-0.2% Weak Effect |
|
Pipe Tobacco Chewing Tobacco |
0.2%-0.45% Strong Effect 0.3% 0.05%-0.1% |
|
| Perfumed Products |
Lotions Pre-shave Lotions Handkerchiefs Foot Sprays Shampoo Refreshing Towels Cooling Gels |
0.05% 0.2%-0.3% 0.1%-0.2% 0.5% 0.2%-0.5% 1.0% 1.0% |
| Peppermint Oils | Menthol Crystals and its derivatives can also be added to various peppermint oil compositions to enhance the cooling and refreshing effects, like perfumes, Eau De Toilettes, Deodorants, etc. | |
Menthol Crystal on sale:
HS code:2906110000
Package: 25kg/drum
Specification:Food grade/Pharmaceutical Grade
Description Colorless, Hexagonal or needle like crystals, or infused masses Colorless, hexagonal, needle like crystals, Odor,
Solubility Very soluble in ethanol (95% v/v) and in ether, Freely soluble
soluble in water.
Identification Infrared absorption spectrum of the sample in potassium bromide dispersion Complies
(A) is concordant with reference spectrum of menthol or with spectrum
obtained from the preparation of Menthol RS.
(B) Sample on reaction with sulphuric acid and solution of vanillin Complies
in sulphuric acid products an orange-yellow color.Futher, additio of
addition of water changes the color to violet.
(C) When triturated the sample with camphor or chloral hydreate Mixture Liquefies
Specific Optical Not less than -49 and -49.8
Rotation Not more than -51
Acidity Filtrate on addition of methyl red solution 0.01 M sodium Complies
hydroxide gives a yellow color.
Related In the Chromatogram obtained with test solution the sum of the Complies
Substance areas of any secondary peaks in not greater than the area of the
prinicipal peak obtained with refernce solution (a).
Ignore any peak with an area less than the principal peak in the
chromatogram obtained with colored than reference solution.
Appearnce Sample solutoin is not more opalescent standard OS4, and not more Complies
of Solution intensely colored than reference solution RS6.
Residue on N M T 0.05% w/w 0.02%
Evaporation
* Purity by GC L-Menthol : N L T 99% 99.37%
(In-House)
In the opinion of the undersigned, the above referred sample complies / does not comply as per the I.P / B.P./E.P./U.S.P.
