Vinayak Corporation : Manufacturers
of Menthol Crystals & Peppermint Oil in Mumbai India.
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Menthol
& Peppermint
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.
Menthol Large Crystals
Menthol Small Crystals
Menthol Terpeneless Crystals
Terpeneless 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.
These crystals are available in the following two grades
and confirm to IP/BP/USP/JP/ FCC-III standards.
Menthol Large Crystals
Menthol Small Crystals
Specifications for
Menthol
Other Name
1-Methyl-4-isopropyl cyclohexane-3-ol
Molecular Weight
156.27
Description
Colourless crystals
with a refreshing mint odour
Solubility
Very soluble
in Alcohol and slightly in water
Taste
Cool sensation
in mouth, characteristic mint flavour
Acidity/Alkalinity
Neutral to Litmus
solution
Analysis
VC
USP
BP
JP
FCC-III
IP
Melting Point (°C )
42 to 44
41 to 44
41 to 44
42 to 44
42 to 44
41 to 44
Optical Rotation
-49° to -50°
-49° to- 50°
-49° to- 50°
-49° to- 51°
-49° to- 50°
-49° to- 50°
Non-volatile matter
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
Menthol (not less than)
99.70%
97.00%
Not Specified
98.00%
Not Specified
Not Specified
VC - Vinayak Corporation
JP - Japanese Pharma
USP - United States Pharma
FCC-III Food Codex (American Food Grade)
BP - British Pharma
IP - Indian Pharma
Specifications
for Peppermint Oil (Ex. Mentha Arvinses)
Description
Colourless or
pale yellow liquid with a
refreshing mint odour.
Solubility
1ml dissolves
in 4ml of70% alchohol
Taste
Cool sensetion
in mouth and characteristic mint flavour
Acidity/Alkalinity
Neutral to Litmus
solution
Specific
Gravity
0.900g - 0.916g
Optical Rotation
-10° to
-30°
Refractive
Index
1.460 - 1.467
Fixed Oils and
Fats
Negetive
L-Menthol
Content
37% -
40%
Total Menthol
Content
Not less
than 50%
This Oil is available in various blends
depending on the requirement of the user.
Menthol
Crystals and its derivatives can also
be added to various peppermint
oil compositions to enhance
the cooling and refreshing effects,
like perfumes, Eau De Toilettes,
Deodorants, etc.
Packaging
Menthol
Crystals
Mint
Oil
Insulation
is provided by the inner covering of Thermocol
and the crystals itself are packed in
two polythene bags.
Packed 25 Kilograms net in a fibre Drum
1FCL contains 360 drums of total net weight
9000 Kilograms.
Packed
180 Kilograms net in Galvanized Iron Drums.
1FCL
contains 80 drums of total net weight 14400
Kilograms
Also available Menthone, Mentha
Peprita, Thymol & Anethole
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