Menthol Crystals (menthol peppermint) is an organic compound derived
from Indian Mentha Arvensis Oil. Menthol Crystals appears colourless
prism-shaped or needle shaped crystals, Menthol has been studied as
anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Menthol Crystals can be used in
perfumes, menthol cigarettes, cosmetics, analgesic balms, ointments,
lotions, creams, tooth paste, shampoos and conditioners. Beside this
there are many diversified application of Menthol Crystals in
Pharmaceuticals, Food-Additives, Flavours and Fragrances, Oral Care and
many other industries. Menthol Crystals also used as cooling agent.
Menthol
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. It is 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.
AOS Product Also Offer :-
- L Menthol
- Menthol Bold Crystal
- Pure and natural menthol crystals
- Indian Menthol crystals
- Menthol IP/BP/USP/EP/JP/FCC
- Molten Menthol Crystals
- Japanese Mint
- High Purity menthold
- 100% Pure Menthol Crystal
- Indian Nature Pepper Mint Crystal
AOS
Product manufacture and supply
superior Menthol Crystals, which are
acknowledged because of its uncompromised quality. Our products which
are easily available and are in huge demand in food manufacturing units
like confectioneries, and liquors. We are listed among the apex Pure
Menthol Crystals Manufacturers and Natural Menthol Crystals Exporters
from India.
- CAS Number : 89 - 78 – 1
- Botanical Source : Mentha arvinces
- Synonym : 5- Methyl-2- (1-methylethyl) cyclohexanol, 3-p-menthanol,
- hexahydrothymol, peppermint camphor
- Empirical Formula : C10H20O
- Molecular Weight : 156.26
- Appearance : Colorless crystals (hexagonal needles or prisms)
- Odour : Sharp Peppermint odor
- Taste : Peppermint & cooling taste
- Melting Point : 41 - 430 C
- Refractive Index at 250 C : 1.456 - 1.458
- Optical Rotation at 180 C : -490 to -500 (10 % alc soln)
- Solubility
: Slightly soluble in water; very sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether,
petr ether; freely soluble in glacial acetic acid, liq petrolatum.
- Main Constituent : min. 99.5 % levo – menthol
Used In :In liqueurs, confectionery, perfumery, cigarettes, cough drops, nasal inhalers, pharmaceutical preparations, etc.
- Therap Cat: Topical antipruritic
- Therap Cat (Vet): Has been used as a mild local anesthetic, antiseptic; internally as a
- Carminative and gastric sedative.
Storage & Stability :
Keep in tightly closed fiber drums in a cool and dry place, protected
from light. When stored for more than 12 months, quality should be
checked before use.