Menthol
Menthol crystal
Botanical Name Mentha Arvensis Menthol is extracted from the leaves of menthe arvensis plant, by the method of Steam Distillation and Crystallization.
Key details
| Generic name | Menthol crystal |
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| Active matter (%) | 99.5 |
| Standard packing | 25.00 Kg.Liq |
| Available pack sizes | Food grade/Pharmaceutical Grade menthol Package: 25kg/drum 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. |
| Supply locations | Mint Oil Menthol Oil and Menthol crystal supplier in Dubai, Sharjah, Abudhabi, Fujairah, Ajman, Muscat - Oman, Mumbai, Gandhidham, Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam Menthol and mint oils It adds a tang and freshness to all it touches. Mint is in great demand for flavouring confectionery, chewing gum, cigarettes and toothpastes. It’s also used in shaving gels, shampoos and a wide range of cosmetics. Largest market for mint is of the pan masala, gutka and zarda (chewing tobacco), scented betelnit. In addition to their much loved cooling effect, Menthol is also used for its therapeutic qualities in pharmaceutical products like Anti AIDS bulk drug like Lamivudine etc, medicated strips, Pain Relief balms and Cough Syrups. Catering to a wide range of Menthol and mint oil requirements, we assure our customer a regular supply and consistent quality. |
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<span style="font-size:14px;">Due to its cooling & soothing sensation, it provides relief in chest congestion.<br />
It helps to reduce joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches.<br />
It used as an ingredient in chewing gums, tooth paste.<br />
It is also used in cream, lotion and perfume ingredients.<br />
It is also a very useful in pesticide products.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">Blending:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">It blends well with Spearmint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon, Wintergreen and Pine Oil.</span></p>
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<strong>SPECIFICATION SHEET</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 400;">Product Name</span></strong></td>
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<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">MENTHOL IP 2010</span></td>
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Chemical Name</td>
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(1R,2S,5R)-5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL) CYCLOHEXANOL</td>
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Chemical Formula</td>
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C10 H20 O</td>
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Molecular Weight</td>
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156.27</td>
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Origin</td>
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Volatile oils of various species of Mentha</td>
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<strong>Physical Properties </strong></td>
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Appearance </td>
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Colourless to white shiny Crystals or crystalline powder</td>
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Odour</td>
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Pleasant and characteristic</td>
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<strong>Analytical Specification</strong></td>
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Identification (A,B,C)</td>
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Complies</td>
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Appearance of Solution</td>
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Clear and colourless</td>
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Acidity</td>
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Complies</td>
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Specific Optical Rotation</td>
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-49° to -51°</td>
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Related substances</td>
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Complies</td>
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Residue on evaporation</td>
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NMT 1.0 mg (0.05%)</td>
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<strong>G.C. Assay</strong></td>
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L- Menthol </td>
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<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;"> 99.50%.min.</span></td>
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<strong>Regulatory status</strong></td>
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CAS No</td>
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2216 – 51 – 5</td>
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FEMA No.</td>
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2665</td>
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EINECS No.</td>
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218 – 690 - 9</td>
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HSN CODE</td>
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2906 . 1100</td>
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Packing</td>
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25 Kg, Food Grade Double Poly bags, in 100% Paper Drums (No wood).</td>
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Shelf life Storage condition</td>
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5 Years from the date of manufacturing Keep in a tightly closed container, Stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.</td>
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Quality assurance</td>
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WHO/GMP, ISO 9001-2008, KOSHER, HALAL & HACCP</td>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Menthol Crystal on sale:</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">HS code:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">2906110000</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Package: 25kg/drum</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Specification:Food grade/Pharmaceutical Grade</span></p>
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Parameter Requirement Observation<br />
Description Colorless, Hexagonal or needle like crystals, or infused masses <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">Colorless, hexagonal, needle like crystals, Odor,</span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">or crystalline powder, Odor, pleasant and characteristic P<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">leasant and characteristic</span></span><br />
Solubility Very soluble in ethanol (95% v/v) and in ether, Freely soluble </div>
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in light liquid paraffin, in glacial acetic acid and in volatile <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">oil, Slightly <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">Complies</span></span><br />
soluble in water.<br />
Identification Infrared absorption spectrum of the sample in potassium bromide <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">dispersion</span> Complies<br />
(A) is concordant with reference spectrum of menthol or <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">with spectrum </span><br />
obtained from the preparation of Menthol RS.<br />
(B) Sample on reaction with sulphuric acid and solution of vanillin Complies <br />
in sulphuric acid products an orange-yellow color.Futher, <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">additio of</span><br />
addition of water changes the color to violet.<br />
(C) When triturated the sample with camphor or chloral hydreate <span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">Mixture Liquefies</span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal;">or phenol, the mixture liquefies.</span><br />
Specific Optical Not less than -49 and -49.8<br />
Rotation Not more than -51<br />
Acidity Filtrate on addition of methyl red solution 0.01 M sodium Complies <br />
hydroxide gives a yellow color.<br />
Related In the Chromatogram obtained with test solution the sum of the Complies <br />
Substance areas of any secondary peaks in not greater than the area of the<br />
prinicipal peak obtained with refernce solution (a).<br />
Ignore any peak with an area less than the principal peak in the<br />
chromatogram obtained with colored than reference solution.<br />
Appearnce Sample solutoin is not more opalescent standard OS4, and not more Complies<br />
of Solution intensely colored than reference solution RS6.<br />
Residue on N M T 0.05% w/w 0.02%<br />
Evaporation<br />
* Purity by GC L-Menthol : N L T 99% 99.37%<br />
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Compliance statement :<br />
In the opinion of the undersigned, the above referred sample complies / does not comply as per the I.P / B.P./E.P./U.S.P.</div>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">Botanical Name: Mentha Arvensis.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">Safety & Precautions: </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">• Do not used in conjunction with homeopathic remedies.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">• Avoid if you are pregnant or breast feeding.</span></p>
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