Daily Chemicals & Personal Care
Toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo and skincare—cooling plus signature mint scent; sensitive skin formulas need lower levels.
Menthol Powder And Crystals
- Product Name
- Menthol Powder And Crystals
- Source
- Natural mint oil / synthetic menthol (l-menthol)
- Purity / Specification
- ≥99%
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder or needle-like crystals
- Solubility
- Highly soluble in ethanol, ether and volatile oils; very slightly soluble in water
- Application
- Cosmetics, food, beverage, medicine, tobacco and vape products
- Grade
- Food grade
- MOQ
- 1 kg
Product Description
Menthol is a monoterpenoid from mint oils or synthesis, supplied as ≥99% white crystals or powder with characteristic peppermint aroma, CAS 2216-51-5.
It delivers familiar mint flavor plus cooling—unlike WS coolants that are selected when you want minimal odor. l-Menthol is the mainstream cooling isomer; racemic or mislabeled “menthol” is a common PO error.
Food, oral care, tobacco, pharma and fragrance applications on supplier sheets use strict low percentages—overdose causes burn rather than refresh.
Confirm food/cosmetic grade and certificates on the lot COA.
Specification
| Product Name | Menthol Powder And Crystals | Source | Natural mint oil / synthetic menthol (l-menthol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Menthol | Purity / Specification | ≥99% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or needle-like crystals | Odor | Distinctive peppermint aroma |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in ethanol, ether and volatile oils; very slightly soluble in water | Application | Cosmetics, food, beverage, medicine, tobacco and vape products |
| Grade | Food grade | MOQ | 1 kg |
| CAS No. | 2216-51-5 | Cooling Profile | Classic mint cooling with aroma; not a drop-in for low-odor WS coolants |
| Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, COSMOS, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 | Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free |
| Sample | 10–50 g sample available | OEM Service | Private label and customized packaging |
| Packaging | 1–5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag, carton or drum) | Shelf Life | 2 years |
| COA | Available |
Applications
Food & Beverages
Gum, candy, ice cream and functional drinks—typical addition rates are tight; fix l-menthol assay on the PO.
Tobacco Products
Cigarettes, heated tobacco and e-liquids often blend menthol with synthetic coolants—state menthol vs WS on the order.
Pharmaceuticals
Topical analgesics, throat products and nasal inhalers—cooling, counter-irritant and flavor roles differ by SKU.
Fragrances & Flavors
Base note in mint flavors and fragrances; not interchangeable with odorless WS lines on the same dose.
FAQ
Menthol vs WS-23 for “only cooling”?
Menthol adds mint aroma and volatility; WS-23 is for low-odor cooling—do not substitute silently on the same label claim.
Crystals vs powder?
Same CAS identity; handling and mesh affect dissolution—quote the form you receive on the COA.
Sample size?
Supplier lists 10–50 g samples—verify l-menthol content before bulk.
