Product Overview
Menthol Crystal is a high-purity natural organic flavor additive extracted from mint plants or synthesized by advanced refining technology. Also known as L-Menthol, it appears as colorless and transparent white needle-like crystals with pure, fresh and lasting mint cooling flavor. As one of the most widely used flavorings and food additives in the global market, it delivers strong cooling sensation, unique mint aroma and excellent taste-improving performance.
Our food-grade Menthol Crystals strictly comply with FCC, USP, JECFA and international food safety standards. With high purity, low impurity, stable aroma and strong cooling effect, our products have passed Halal, Kosher, ISO22000 and HACCP certifications. Widely used in food, beverage, daily flavor, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and tobacco industries, it is a reliable and cost-effective flavor raw material for global manufacturers and distributors.
Basic Product Specifications
Product Name: Menthol Crystal / L-Menthol
CAS Number: 89-78-1
EINECS No.: 201-939-0
FEMA Number: 2665
INS Code: 901
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
HS Code: 2906110000
Purity: ≥99.5% (HPLC)
Physical & Chemical Properties
Menthol Crystal is a white, transparent, needle-shaped crystalline solid with a characteristic fresh mint odor and long-lasting cooling sensation. It is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and essential oils. The product features stable physical and chemical properties under normal temperature and sealed storage, with strong volatility and pure fragrance. It has no peculiar smell, no impurities and no discoloration, ensuring stable flavor performance in various formulas. It produces a comfortable cooling feeling on skin and oral mucosa, which is irreplaceable in flavor modulation and refreshing formula design.
Core Functions & Product Advantages
Strong Cooling & Refreshing Effect High-purity menthol provides uniform, mild and long-lasting cooling sensation, effectively refreshing taste and relieving stuffy or greasy feeling, greatly improving product palatability.
Pure Natural Mint Aroma Delivers fresh and elegant mint flavor with no pungent or chemical odor. It harmonizes product taste, enhances flavor hierarchy and maintains stable fragrance consistency.
Odor Masking & Flavor Modulation Effectively covers peculiar odor, greasy taste and bitter taste in raw materials, optimizes overall flavor, and makes the taste clean and refreshing.
Antiseptic & Fresh-Keeping Performance Menthol has natural antibacterial and antioxidant properties, which can inhibit microbial growth and extend the shelf life of food and daily chemical products.
High Safety & Wide Compatibility Compliant with global food additive standards, non-toxic and non-irritating in standard dosage. Compatible with most flavors, sweeteners and raw materials, suitable for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulas.
Wide Application Range
Food & Beverage Industry: Mint candy, chewing gum, chocolate, ice cream, popsicles, mint beverages, energy drinks, functional drinking water and cooling snacks.
Daily Chemical & Cosmetics: Toothpaste, mouthwash, mint soap, shower gel, shampoo, facial cleanser, toner, cooling gel and refreshing spray.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Cooling ointment, pain-relief patch, oral medicine, throat lozenges and external skin care preparations.
Tobacco & Flavor Industry: Tobacco flavoring, essence blending, compound mint flavor raw materials and spice formulation.
Quality Standard
Assay (HPLC): ≥99.5%
Melting Point: 42℃–44℃
Optical Rotation: -49° ~ -50°
Loss on Drying: ≤0.2%
Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
Heavy Metals: ≤10ppm
Appearance: White transparent needle crystal, no visible impurities
Odor: Pure fresh mint flavor, no peculiar smell
Packaging & Storage
Packaging: Standard 25kg carton drum with inner PE bag. Customized 1kg, 5kg small packaging and OEM private label services are available.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, dark and ventilated warehouse. Keep tightly sealed, away from high temperature, direct sunlight, heat sources and strong volatile substances to prevent fragrance loss and crystal agglomeration.
Shelf Life: 24 months under original sealed and proper storage conditions.
Why Choose Our Menthol Crystal
High Purity & Stable Quality Adopts advanced purification technology, 99.5%+ high purity, pure mint aroma, stable cooling effect, no batch-to-batch difference, ensuring consistent finished product taste.
Factory Direct Supply Professional manufacturer of menthol series products, sufficient inventory, stable output and competitive factory price, supporting long-term bulk orders.
Complete Export Certification Provide complete COA, MSDS, test reports, Halal, Kosher, ISO certificates to support global customs clearance and market access.
Professional Technical Support Provide targeted dosage guidance and flavor formula optimization for food, daily chemical and cosmetic industries to help customers reduce costs and improve product competitiveness.
Flexible Custom Service Support customized crystal fineness, packaging specifications and private label services to meet diverse procurement needs.
Welcome to Inquiry GNF As a professional and reliable supplier of flavorings and food additives, GNF is committed to providing global customers with high-quality Menthol Crystal and one-stop flavor solution services. We provide free sample testing, technical formula guidance, customized packaging and complete export documents. Whether for trial purchase or long-term bulk cooperation, we adhere to professional service standards to meet your diverse procurement needs. Welcome to contact us for the latest product quotation and cooperation details!
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