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 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 -50° -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 |
| JP – Japanese Pharmacopoeia | VIPL – Vinayak Ingredients Pvt Ltd |
| USP – United States Pharmacopoeia | FCC-III Food Codex (American Food Grade) |
| BP – British Pharmacopoeia | IP – Indian Pharmacopoeia |
| Specifications for Peppermint Oil (Ex. Mentha Arvinses) | |
|---|---|
| Description | Colourless or pale yellow liquid with a refreshing mint odour. |
| Solubility | 1 ml dissolves in 4 ml of 70% alchohol |
| Taste | Cool Sensation 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 | Negative |
| 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 & Peppermint Uses | ||
| Category | Products | Suggested Dosage |
| Oral Products | Toothpaste Mouthwashes Oral sprays |
0.5% 1.0% -2.0% 0.3% |
| Pharmaceutical Products | Drugs Compresses Medicated Oils Analgesic balms Rubbing Alcohol |
0.1% 0.1% – 0.2% 2.0% – 4% 2.0% – 3% 1.0% – 1.2% |
| Confectionery Goods | Chewing Gum Hard Candies Cough Drops Lozenges Licorice |
0.5% 0.05% – 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.05% – 0.1% |
| Tobacco Goods | Regular Cigarettes Menthol Cigarettes |
0.03% 0.1% – 0.2% Weak Effect |
| Pipe Tobacco Chewing Tobacco |
0.2% – 0.45% Strong Effect 0.3% 0.05% – 0.1% |
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| Perfumed Products | Lotions Pre-shave Lotions Handkerchiefs Foot Sprays Shampoo Refreshing Towels Cooling Gels |
0.05% 0.2% – 0.3% 0.1% – 0.2% 0.5% 0.2% – 0.5% 1.0% 1.0% |
| Peppermint Oils | 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 |
Vinayak Ingredients India is a leading manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of Menthol and Peppermint Oil. For enquiries, please contact us at inquiry@vinayakcorporation.com or call +91 9167676662 / +91 22 40560400.
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