Menthol Crystal

Product Attribute

Product Name	Menthol Crystal
Type	Natural Flavor
Brand Name	BAISIFU
Appearance	Powder/Liquid
Shelf Life	2 years
Specification	1L
MOQ	5kg
Origin	Shaanxi,China
Purity	99%
Packing	Foil bag,Bottled,Drum,Carton,Container
Storage	Store in cool &dry place Keep away from strong light and heat
Ingredients	Natural raw materials, Safe and harmless, No addition

Overview

Menthol crystal, also known as L-menthol, is a terpenoid organic compound.
It is one of the main components of mint, with a unique cool aroma and effect.
It is an essential functional ingredient in many products.
Properties
Physical Properties
Natural menthol is a colorless acicular or prismatic crystal at room temperature and pressure.
It has a cool aroma, and the taste is first pungent and then cool.
Its melting point is 42 – 44℃, and the boiling point is 216℃.
The density is 0.900 – 0.909, and the specific rotation is -49° to -50°.
The refractive index is 1.458 – 1.460.
Chemical Properties
Its molecular formula is C₁₀H₂₀O, with a six-membered ring and a hydroxyl group.
It has typical properties of alcohols and can undergo esterification and oxidation.

Main Uses

In Medicine
Local Anesthesia: Relieves toothache, headache by blocking nerve signals.
Anti – inflammation and Bactericidal: Alleviates skin/mucosal inflammation, inhibits bacteria.
Transdermal Absorption: Boosts drug penetration for better effects.
In Food
Flavoring: Adds cool taste to gum, candy, drinks.
Preserving: Prolongs food shelf – life with antibacterial property.
In Daily Chemicals
Skin Care: Brings coolness to creams, lotions, masks.
Oral Care: Cleans mouth, freshens breath, soothes oral inflammation.

Extraction Methods

Distillation Method: Steam distill mint stems and leaves, condense and separate oil-water.
Purify the crude product to get high-purity natural menthol.
Freezing Crystallization Method: Cool mint oil to make menthol crystallize out.
Separate, dry and purify the crystals by filtration and centrifugation.