❄️ Menthol Crystal
Description:
Menthol Crystal is a natural organic compound obtained from peppermint oil (Mentha arvensis) through cooling and crystallization. It has a strong, refreshing mint aroma and cooling sensation, making it widely used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and daily chemical industries. Menthol Crystals are colorless, transparent, and easily soluble in alcohol and essential oils.
Chemical Name: (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
Molecular Weight: 156.27 g/mol
Applications
✅ Food & Beverage: Used as a natural flavoring and cooling agent in candy, gum, beverages, and desserts.
✅ Pharmaceutical: Common ingredient in ointments, lozenges, cough drops, and inhalants for soothing and cooling effects.
✅ Cosmetics & Personal Care: Adds freshness to toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoos, and skincare products.
✅ Aromatherapy & Fragrance: Provides a clean, minty aroma in perfumes and essential oil blends.
✅ Industrial Uses: Applied in tobacco, household products, and cooling formulations.
Typical Specifications
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless or white crystalline solid |
| Odor | Characteristic cooling mint smell |
| Purity (L-Menthol) | ≥ 99.5% |
| Melting Point | 41°C – 44°C |
| Optical Rotation | -49° to -50° |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.1% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.05% |
Natural Menthol Crystal / Synthetic Menthol Crystal available.
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