Natural Menthol

Natural Menthol Crystals

Natural Menthol is a natural-origin crystalline menthol ingredient with a characteristic fresh mint aroma and pronounced cooling sensation.

It is supplied as colorless transparent crystals and is widely used in flavor, confectionery, chewing gum, oral care, aroma and personal care formulations.

TAIMA supplies Natural Menthol with a purity specification of not less than 99.0%, supported by batch-specific quality documentation.

Key Characteristics

Product Name: Natural Menthol

Appearance: Colorless transparent prismatic or acicular crystals

Odor: Pleasant mint-like aroma

Purity: ≥99.0%

Melting Point: 41.0-44.0°C

Optical Rotation (25°C): -50° to -49°

Standard: GB 1886.199-2016

What Is Natural Menthol?

Natural Menthol is menthol obtained from natural-origin raw materials and supplied in crystalline form.

It provides the familiar mint aroma and cooling sensation associated with menthol and is commonly used where both freshness and a recognizable menthol character are required.

The term "natural" describes the origin of the material. For projects where natural-origin positioning is important, buyers should review the applicable product specification and supporting documentation for the supplied grade.

Physical & Sensory Profile

Natural Menthol is specified as colorless transparent prismatic or acicular crystals.

It has a pleasant mint-like aroma and produces a pronounced fresh cooling sensation.

The final sensory effect depends on dosage, product format and interaction with other flavor or aroma ingredients.

Selected Technical Specifications

Purity: ≥99.0%

Optical Rotation (25°C): -50° to -49°

Melting Point: 41.0-44.0°C

Solubility: 1 g sample dissolves in 5 ml of 90% ethanol

Evaporated Residue: ≤0.05%

Shelf Life: 2 Years

Standard: GB 1886.199-2016

Batch-specific test results are available in the corresponding Certificate of Analysis.

Typical Applications

Confectionery

Natural Menthol can be used in mint candies, hard candy and other confectionery formulations requiring a characteristic menthol profile and cooling sensation.

Chewing Gum

It is suitable for mint-style chewing gum formulations where freshness and cooling sensation are important sensory characteristics.

Oral Care

Natural Menthol can be used in toothpaste, mouthwash and other oral care flavor systems requiring a fresh mint profile.

Flavor & Aroma Formulations

It may be incorporated into professional flavor and aroma compositions as a menthol and cooling component.

Personal Care

Natural Menthol may also be used in suitable personal care and cosmetic formulations according to formulation requirements and applicable regulations.

Natural Menthol and L-Menthol

Natural Menthol and L-Menthol are related terms, but they describe different aspects of a menthol product.

Natural Menthol describes the origin of the material.

L-Menthol, also known as Levomenthol or (-)-Menthol, describes a specific stereochemical form of menthol.

Therefore, natural origin and stereochemical identity should be evaluated separately when selecting a menthol grade for a commercial formulation.

View L-Menthol (Levomenthol) Product Details >>

Natural Menthol vs. Synthetic Menthol

Natural Menthol and Synthetic Menthol may provide similar characteristic menthol and cooling profiles, but their production origin and applicable product specifications are different considerations.

For buyers requiring natural-origin material, source information and supporting documentation should be reviewed in addition to purity, physical properties and batch-specific analytical results.

The applicable specification should always be confirmed for the specific grade being purchased.

What Should Buyers Check?

Purity: Confirm that the product meets the required purity specification.

Appearance: Check the crystal appearance against the applicable specification.

Optical Rotation: Review the specified optical rotation range and batch-specific result.

Melting Point: Confirm that the material falls within the required melting range.

Natural Origin: For projects requiring natural-origin material, review the relevant source and supporting documentation.

Batch COA: Batch-specific analytical results should be checked before commercial use.

Quality & Documentation

TAIMA can support Natural Menthol projects with relevant technical and quality documentation according to product and order requirements.

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS)

Product Specification

Technical Data Sheet when available

Batch-specific analytical information

Sample evaluation support

FAQ

Q: What is Natural Menthol?

Natural Menthol is a natural-origin menthol material supplied in crystalline form with a characteristic mint aroma and cooling sensation.

Q: What is the purity specification?

The current Natural Menthol specification is not less than 99.0% purity. Batch-specific results are provided in the Certificate of Analysis.

Q: What does Natural Menthol look like?

The product is specified as colorless transparent prismatic or acicular crystals.

Q: What is the melting point of Natural Menthol?

The current specification range is 41.0-44.0°C.

Q: Is Natural Menthol the same as L-Menthol?

Not exactly. Natural Menthol describes the origin of the material, while L-Menthol describes a specific stereochemical form of menthol.

Q: Can you provide COA and SDS?

Yes. COA, SDS and other relevant technical documents can be provided according to product and project requirements.

Q: Can I request a sample before commercial ordering?

Yes. Samples can be provided for formulation evaluation and product testing before commercial purchasing.

Request Natural Menthol Samples or Technical Documents

Contact TAIMA with your target application, required quantity and destination. Product specifications, batch COA, SDS, sample information and commercial supply details can be provided for evaluation.

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L-Menthol (Levomenthol)

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