Name: L-Menthol
Cas: 2216-51-5
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Nature and Specifications
| MF: | C10H20O |
| MW: | 156.27 |
| EINECS: | 218-690-9 |
Basic Info
L-Menthol has a chemical formula C10H20O. It is the primary component of peppermint oils. It is a white, needle-shaped crystal with a strong minty aroma. It is only slightly soluble, but it dissolves easily in organic solvents like ethanol, chloroform and ether.
L-menthol has a melting point between 43-45degC and a boiling point around 103degC. It is relatively stable in terms of its chemical properties, but can be easily oxidized. It is found in mint plants, but can also be synthesized using citronellal and thymol. Ryoji Noyori won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to the chiral catalystalytic synthesis L-menthol.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | 41-45 °C (lit.) |
| alpha | -51 º (589nm, c=10, EtOH) |
| Boiling point | 212 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| bulk density | 450kg/m3 |
| vapor pressure | 0.8 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.46 |
| FEMA | 2665 | MENTHOL RACEMIC |
| Fp | 200 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 490mg/l |
| form | Crystals or Crystalline Needles |
| pka | 15.30±0.60(Predicted) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89 |
| color | Colorless to white |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. peppermint cooling mentholic minty |
| Odor Type | mentholic |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| optical activity | [α]22/D 49°, c = 10 in 95% ethanol |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
⇒We provide high-purity chemical raw materials with clear molecular formula and precise specifications. Each batch of L-Menthol products undergoes strict quality inspection to ensure stable and reliable physical and chemical properties. It adopts international standard packaging, sealed and moisture-proof, to ensure safe transportation and storage. Whether it is R&D experiments or industrial production, we can provide you with professional technical support and customized services. With rigorous technology, transparent data and stable supply, we help you efficiently complete chemical applications and innovations.

L-Menthol has a large range of applications, covering our everyday consumption, healthcare, commercial manufacturing, scientific research, and lots of other elements. Its core cooling characteristic has been smartly put on boost sensory experience, aid in soothing diseases, create commercial worth, and also promote chemical synthesis in multiple areas. From the tooth paste we utilize daily, the sweets we consume, to expert pharmaceutical products; From the substantial cigarette market to fine seasoning chemistry, L-Menthol has not only passed through into every element of our daily lives, however is likewise closely related to the technical advancement of the global industrial chain. Nonetheless, its application is not without restrictions. Nowadays, the regulation of wellness is becoming progressively strict (specifically in the cigarette industry), and people are additionally seeking all-natural and secure basic materials, which additionally drives the sector to review and innovate its application a lot more meticulously. In the future, its applications may be more inclined in the direction of more lasting fields such as pharmaceuticals, premium everyday chemical products, and eco-friendly chemistry.
L-Menthol is a specifically important awesome taste additive and flavor improver in the food sector. It is found in a lot of sweet, delicious chocolate, baked Dim sum and chewing gum we typically eat. It can directly boost the cold receptors in the mouth and nose, and will generate a clear and enduring sense of coolness when spoken to, making these foods and Dark sum a lot more eye-catching and distinct. In regards to drinks, whether it’s tea drinks, fruit juices, soft drinks, or useful beverages, if you desire that “revitalizing” preference, the core can refrain from doing without it. Moreover, L-Menthol can counteract the sweetness and greasiness in food and drinks, concealing any type of unpleasant aftertaste. It is usually paired with fruit and organic tastes to create a richer and much more pleasurable preference. It is worth discussing that nowadays individuals prefer sugar free and reduced sugar items. The air conditioning sensation of L-menthol can additionally make up for several of the minimized preference because of sugar reduction, making it an extremely useful functional active ingredient in food r & d.
In the field of medication, L-Menthol has lots of useful results: it can turn on the transient receptor prospective M8 (TRPM8) ion network in our body, generating a cool sensation, which can disrupt the transmission of pain feeling. Therefore, it is often used in external products to relieve muscle pain, joint pain and frustration, such as exterior gel, discomfort relief paste. You can really feel awesome and soothing when you apply it or stick it on. In regards to breathing care, it is likewise really sensible. It can be added to inhalants, throat candy and nasal spray to promptly soothe the signs and symptoms of nasal congestion and throat discomfort, making people feel much more comfortable breathing. In personal care items, the reason why tooth paste and mouthwash can bring resilient fresh breath and aid in cleansing the mouth is due to their solid cooling result and minor anti-bacterial effect; Adding it to hair shampoo, shower gel, and body cream can have a cooling and anti itch effect. It is particularly refreshing after usage, specifically in summer or after workout, and is specifically preferred. Also some high-end scalp treatment products and delicate skin soothing items use it.
In the tobacco sector, L-Menthol plays an essential flavoring role: when added to the filter or tobacco of cigarettes, it can dramatically minimize the irritation of smoke, mask the harsh taste of tobacco itself, and permit smokers to really feel amazing throughout the whole process from ingestion to breathing and exhalation. Because of this, mint flavored cigarettes are a prominent category in lots of markets around the world. With the rise of new kinds of tobacco, L-menthol has actually likewise become one of one of the most popular spices in e cigarette e-liquids and non flammable cigarette. Its coolness, integrated with the tastes of numerous fruits and drinks, can create a variety of tastes, supplying more item selections. Nonetheless, in the last few years, public health research has located that menthol may improve the taste of cigarettes, making it harder for smokers to stop, and even making it much easier for young adults to begin smoking cigarettes. So some places such as the United States and the European Union have started to limit or ban its usage in tobacco items, and this change is likewise deeply influencing the formula and market format of associated markets.
As a timeless resources in flavors, L-Menthol has a fresh, sharp and extremely diffusive fragrance, which is frequently utilized to mix perfume, fragrance, interior fragrance, and significance in individual care products. It is not just the core component of classic perfume, such as “odd fragrance” and “great smelling scent”, however also typically integrated with lavender, citrus, fir and other necessary oils to produce a natural and clean fragrance. In everyday chemical items, in addition to enhancing fragrance, L-menthol is likewise contributed to laundry cleaning agent, fabric softener, and hard surface cleaner to mask the chemical smell of the item itself. After cleaning, garments or cleansed surface areas will give people a “awesome and fresh” structure. There are also some premium useful products that utilize their ability to rejuvenate the mind, developing fragrant items and individual treatment collection that concentrate on enhancing focus and easing fatigue.
In the field of agriculture, L-Menthol has actually also shown its useful worth. As a natural energetic component, research study has actually found that it has a particular repellent or get in touch with murder result on some storage bugs (such as rice weevils) and mosquitoes. It can be used as a supplement to typical chemical pesticides and can also be utilized to establish even more eco-friendly safety products. In the chemical sector, L-menthol is a very essential chiral synthetic raw material and intermediate: with chain reaction such as oxidation, esterification, and condensation, L-Menthol can obtain numerous high-value compounds such as menthone and menthol ester, which can be additionally made use of to manufacture a lot more intricate fragrances, energetic ingredients in medications (such as some analgesics and disinfectants), as well as unique fine chemicals. Additionally, its unique stereochemical framework has additionally stood out in asymmetric synthesis and stimulant research study, serving as a bridge from all-natural items to contemporary artificial chemistry.
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Manufacturer of L-Menthol
Zhishang Chemical is based in Shandong, serves the whole country, faces the world, and is determined to become an excellent supplier and service provider in the chemical industry.
As a top manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials, disinfectants, flavors and fragrances in China, we are committed to producing high-quality products and have won high praise from customers all over the world.
In the next 10 years or even longer, Zhishang will always adhere to the tenet of quality first and reputation first, and devote itself to providing customers with thoughtful and perfect services.
As a professional L-Menthol manufacturer, Zhi shang Chemical has served more than 6,000 customers around the world. Because of our high-quality products and professional services, we have won high praise from most of our customers.
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DO YOU ACCEPT SAMPLE ORDER?
We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
HOW TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE PRODUCT QUALITY MEETS OUR NEEDS BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER?
You can consult us to get free samples of some products, you only need to pay the freight or arrange express delivery to us and get the samples. You can send us the product specifications and requirements you need, and we will manufacture products according to your requirements.
DO YOU SUPPLY PRODUCT REPORT?
Yes. We’ll give you product analysis report before shipping.
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