L-Menthol (Menthol Crystals) – The Natural Cooling Classic
CAS: 2216-51-5 · FEMA: 2665
The reference standard of mint cooling – intense, aromatic and universally recognized.
Product Overview
L-Menthol is nature’s original cooling agent: colorless hexagonal crystals with a strong, fresh mint aroma and a direct, well-known cooling effect on skin and mucosa. It remains the sensory benchmark against which every WS-series grade is measured, and it is indispensable wherever an authentic mint character is wanted together with the cooling – confectionery, oral care, tobacco and classic beverage applications.
Baisifu supplies USP-grade L-menthol crystallized from natural mentha oil, with tight control of optical purity and congealing point for consistent sensory performance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 2216-51-5 |
| FEMA No. | 2665 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Appearance | Colorless hexagonal crystals or white crystalline powder |
| Odor | Strong, characteristic mint aroma |
| Purity | ≥99.7% (USP) |
| Melting Point | 42-44°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, PG and oils; slightly soluble in water |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Package | 1 kg / 5 kg aluminium-foil bag or 25 kg fiber drum; custom packing on request |
Applications
- Confectionery, chocolate and chewing gum
- Toothpaste, mouthwash and oral care
- Beverages and dairy flavor systems
- Tobacco and filter tips
- Cosmetics, liniments and topical rubs
- Reference coolant in cooling-agent blends
Usage & Handling
Dose directly or pre-dissolve in ethanol/PG. Typical food use 60-500 mg/kg depending on matrix and desired mint intensity. Because menthol is volatile and aromatic, many formulators combine a lower menthol level with a WS grade such as WS-3 or WS-5 to keep the mint aroma while extending and strengthening the cooling.