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 and supplier of Menthol and Peppermint Oil, for inquiries please contact us at the details mentioned below: [email protected]
Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1977 as one of the first Menthol producers in India. Soon Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. ventured into the arena of food coloring and flavoring agents.
