MENTHOL L EU NAT

MENTHOL L EU NAT serves various functions, including being a flavoring agent identified within the herb flavors family, particularly for its menthol flavor. Presenting as crystals, it finds application in leave-on products as well as in fragrances. It contributes to both cleaning and fragrance functions. Its olfactory profile exudes cool, fresh, minty, and pleasant notes.

INCI Name: Menthol

Fragrance: Menthol

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Carrier-free, Filler-free, Gluten-free, Irradiation-free, Natural, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Pareve, Residual Solvent-free, Sewage Sludge-free, Solvent-free, Sulfur Dioxide-free, Tree-free

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

Synonyms: (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, (1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanol, (-)-trans-p-Menthan-cis-3-ol, (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol, (-)-(1R,3R,4S)-Menthol, (-)-Menthyl alcohol, (1R)-(-)-Menthol, (R)-(-)-Menthol, l-(-)-Menthol, 1R-Menthol, (-)-Menthol, L-Mentholum, Levomenthol, FEMA 2665, NSC 62788, Hakkano, Minclea

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
2216-51-5
Chemical Name
(−)-Menthol
Country of Origin
India
Flavor Family
Herb Flavors
Flavor Ingredient Class
Aroma Ingredients
Flavor Notes
Menthol
Fragrance
Menthol
Fragrance Family
Herbal & Green
Fragrance Ingredient Class
Fragrance Compound
INCI Name
Menthol
Ingredient Name
L-Menthol
Olfactory Notes
Cool,
Fresh,
Mint,
Pleasant
Tilley Product Number
10037-01
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Food Ingredients Functions
Flavoring Agent
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₂₀O
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients,
Food Ingredients
Product Families
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Flavors
Aroma Ingredients
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Fragrance
Fragrance Compound
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Aroma Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Aroma Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Allergen-free,
Carrier-free,
Filler-free,
Gluten-free,
Irradiation-free,
Natural,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Pareve,
Residual Solvent-free,
Sewage Sludge-free,
Solvent-free,
Sulfur Dioxide-free,
Tree-free

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes
Application Format
Leave On
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Fragrances & Perfumes

Properties

Physical Form
Crystals,
Solid
Odor
Refreshing, light, diffusive odor with a sweet pungency
Appearance
Colorless hexagonal crystals, usually needle - like, or infused masses, or crystalline powder, Colorless hexagonal crystals, usually needlelike, or infused masses, or crystalline powder
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight156.27--
Flash Point201°F-
Purity (L-menthol)99.00 - 100.00%QC 30.M, Gas Chromatorgphy
Residue on Evaporationmax. 0.05-FCC Method
Residue on Evaporation0.00 - 0.05FCC Method
Boiling Point212°C-
Melting Point43°C-
Melting Point Range (L-Menthol)41 - 44°CFCC Method
Assay Total Menthol98.00 - 102.00%FCC Method
Puritymin. 99%QC_30.M,Gas Chromatography
Specific Optical Rotation (L-Menthol)- 45 to - 51°FCC Method
Melting Point Range (L-menthol)41.0 - 44.0°CFCC Method
Individual Impuritiesmax. 0.30%FCC Method
Specific Optical Rotation (L-menthol)(-)45 to (-)51°-
Total Impuritiesmax. 2.00%FCC Method
Impurities
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Impurities0.00 - 2.00%-
Individual Impurities0.00 - 0.30%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
EU NAT,
FDA 21 CFR 172.515,
FLAVIS #2.015,
Halal,
ISO 16128,
Kosher,
Orthodox Union Kosher
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1825 days
Storage Information

Stable under normal conditions.

Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • Table under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopen