Menthol | CAS 1490-04-6 | Natural Cooling Agent & Flavoring Ingredient
Menthol – Cooling Agent and Mint Flavoring Ingredient
Menthol is a naturally occurring or synthetically produced organic compound characterized by its distinctive minty aroma and refreshing cooling sensation. As one of the most widely used cooling and flavoring ingredients, Menthol is an important raw material for the personal care, oral care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and fragrance industries.
When applied to the skin or mucous membranes, Menthol produces a characteristic cooling sensation. This refreshing effect makes it a popular ingredient in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including oral care products, topical formulations, personal care products, cosmetics, flavoring systems, and fragrances.
As a professional chemical raw material, Menthol can be supplied for different industrial applications according to customer requirements. Product specifications, purity, packaging, and documentation can be provided based on the intended application.
Product Information
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Menthol |
| Chemical Name | Menthol |
| Product Category | Cooling Agent / Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Odor | Characteristic minty odor |
| CAS Number | Please confirm according to actual grade |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₂₀O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 g/mol |
| Applications | Personal Care, Cosmetics, Oral Care, Flavors & Fragrances |
Key Features of Menthol
- Distinctive minty aroma
- Refreshing cooling sensation
- Widely used in flavor and fragrance formulations
- Suitable for personal care and cosmetic applications
- Commonly used in oral care products
- Available for industrial and formulation applications
- Can be used as a functional cooling ingredient in various product formulations
Applications of Menthol
1. Personal Care Products
Menthol is widely used in personal care formulations that require a refreshing and cooling sensation. It can be incorporated into products such as:
- Body care products
- Shower gels
- Body washes
- Deodorants
- Cooling gels
- Refreshing lotions
- Personal hygiene products
Its characteristic cooling effect helps create a refreshing sensory experience.
2. Oral Care Products
Menthol is an important flavoring ingredient in oral care formulations. It is commonly used in:
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Oral sprays
- Breath fresheners
- Dental care products
The minty flavor and cooling sensation of Menthol contribute to the fresh taste and sensory profile of oral care products.
3. Cosmetics and Skincare
Menthol can be used in cosmetic and skincare formulations where a refreshing or cooling effect is desired. It may be incorporated into:
- Cooling skincare products
- Refreshing facial products
- Foot care products
- Body lotions
- After-sun care products
- Scalp care products
4. Flavors and Fragrances
Menthol is widely used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient due to its characteristic mint aroma. It can be used in the development of:
- Mint flavors
- Confectionery products
- Beverage flavor systems
- Fragrance compositions
- Personal care fragrances
- Household product fragrances
5. Pharmaceutical and Topical Formulations
Menthol is also used as a functional ingredient in certain topical and pharmaceutical formulations. Its characteristic cooling sensation makes it suitable for selected external-use products, depending on applicable formulation and regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Our Menthol?
We supply Menthol as a professional chemical raw material for customers in the flavor, fragrance, personal care, cosmetics, oral care, and related industries.
Our supply service can support:
- Bulk orders
- Commercial production
- Product sampling
- Technical documentation
- COA and specification support
- International export
- Customized packaging requirements
Please contact us for current specifications, available packaging, MOQ, COA, and quotation.