Dl-menthol Fg
Synonyms :
Form :
Solid
Molecular Weight :
156.27 G/mol
Molecular Formula :
C10H20O
Boiling Point :
212 °c
Melting Point :
41–43 °c
Flash Point :
93 °c
Solubility :
Insoluble In Water, Soluble In Ethanol
Description :
Overview of DL-Menthol FG
DL-Menthol FG is a food-grade mint cooling ingredient used in flavours, confectionery, oral-care products, and refreshing personal-care formulas. It offers a strong minty-fresh aroma and a pronounced cooling sensation.
Because it is a cost-effective mint cooling agent, it is preferred when consistent cooling and aroma performance are required across food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.
Applications of DL-Menthol FG
1. Flavour & Confectionery
- Widely used for flavour and confectionery, especially in chewing gums, candies, breath-freshener sweets, and cooling syrups.
- Adds a sharp mint taste and reliable cooling effect.
- Suitable for mint blends like peppermint, spearmint, and eucalyptus combinations, and works well alongside citrus-floral ingredients such as Neryl Acetate 90.
2. Oral Care
- Acts as a cost-effective mint cooling agent in oral care products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, lozenges, and dental gels.
- Provides long-lasting freshness and a clean mint aftertaste.
- Blends well with cooling compounds like WS-23 and natural mint oils.
3. Personal Care
- Gives a refreshing minty fresh aroma for shampoo and shower gel.
- Adds a cooling skin-feel in bath products, foot washes, and body scrubs.
4. Topical & Functional Products
- Used in topical analgesic cream formulation to provide a cooling sensation that helps soothe muscle and joint discomfort.
- Common in balms, sports creams, cold gels, and massage ointments.
- Works as an active ingredient due to its mentholated skin-cooling effect.
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- Avoid direct contact with concentrated menthol.
- Use in a ventilated area to prevent irritation from strong vapours.
- Store in a cool, dry place; menthol may crystallise at lower temperatures (normal behaviour).
- Keep the packaging sealed to preserve aroma strength.
Where to Buy DL-Menthol FG
Manufacturer in India
Available from producers supplying DL-Menthol FG for food, oral-care, and cosmetic formulations.
Distributor & Supplier
ChemicalBull Pvt. Ltd. is a DL-Menthol FG food-grade bulk supplier for flavours, personal care, pharma, and functional products.
DL-Menthol FG MSDS
Provided upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is DL-Menthol FG used for?
It is used in food flavours, candies, oral care, shampoos, cooling gels, and topical creams. -
Is DL-Menthol FG natural?
DL-Menthol is a synthetic optical mixture, but it is approved for food-grade and cosmetic-grade applications. -
Why is DL-Menthol popular in oral care?
It offers strong cooling, a clean mint taste, and is cost-effective compared to natural menthol crystals.
ChemicalBull supplies Dl-menthol Fg across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.