DL-Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) – 99% High-Purity Synthetic Menthol
DL-Menthol, also known as racemic menthol, is a high-purity synthetic organic compound belonging to the cyclohexanol monoterpenoid family. It consists of an approximately equal mixture of the two menthol enantiomers, D-menthol and L-menthol.
With its characteristic minty aroma, refreshing flavor, and pronounced cooling sensation, DL-Menthol is widely used as a functional ingredient in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, oral care, personal care, food and beverage, and other industrial sectors.
Our 99% high-purity DL-Menthol is manufactured for applications requiring consistent quality, reliable performance, and stable supply.
DL-Menthol Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Product Name | DL-Menthol |
| CAS Number | 1490-04-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₂₀O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Form | Solid powder |
| Origin | China |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light |
| Shelf Life | More than 2 years when properly stored |
| Sample Packaging | Aluminum foil bag |
| Commercial Packaging | Aluminum tin or fiber drum |
What Is DL-Menthol?
DL-Menthol is the synthetic racemic form of menthol, containing both D- and L-menthol. Menthol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol best known for the cooling and refreshing sensation associated with peppermint and other mint-derived products.
Although L-menthol is the predominant naturally occurring form found in peppermint oil, synthetic DL-Menthol provides manufacturers with an alternative source of menthol-related sensory properties and offers the advantages of consistent composition, scalable production, and dependable industrial supply.
Synthetic menthol can be produced through established chemical manufacturing processes involving suitable terpene, phenolic, or other industrial precursors. The resulting material is supplied in a purified solid form suitable for applications where menthol's characteristic cooling, minty flavor, and aromatic properties are required.
Key Features of 99% DL-Menthol
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High purity: Assay of approximately 99% for demanding formulation requirements.
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Characteristic cooling effect: Provides a distinctive refreshing sensation in suitable formulations.
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Mint-like sensory profile: Suitable for flavor and fragrance applications.
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Synthetic and consistent: Manufactured to provide reliable quality and supply.
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Broad application potential: Used across food, flavor, fragrance, oral care, personal care, and pharmaceutical-related industries.
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Convenient solid form: Easy to handle, package, transport, and incorporate into compatible formulations.
DL-Menthol Uses and Applications
1. Flavoring and Food Applications
DL-Menthol is valued for its intense minty sensory profile and cooling character. It can be used in suitable flavor systems for products such as:
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Chewing gum and confectionery
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Mint-flavored products
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Oral care formulations
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Selected beverages and flavor systems
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Pharmaceutical flavoring compositions
Its strong sensory profile means that formulation levels should be carefully optimized for the intended application.
2. Oral Care Products
Menthol is a widely recognized component of refreshing oral-care products. DL-Menthol may be incorporated into suitable formulations such as:
It contributes a characteristic cooling, clean, and refreshing sensation that is strongly associated with mint-flavored oral care.
3. Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Formulations
Menthol compounds are used in a variety of pharmaceutical and healthcare formulations because of their characteristic cooling and sensory properties. Depending on the formulation and applicable regulations, menthol may be found in:
The suitability of DL-Menthol for a particular pharmaceutical application depends on the required grade, formulation specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable pharmacopoeial or market standards.
4. Personal Care and Cosmetics
DL-Menthol can provide a refreshing sensory experience in appropriately formulated personal-care products, including:
Its distinctive cooling sensation makes menthol particularly useful in products marketed around freshness and revitalization.
5. Flavor and Fragrance Industry
As a source of minty aroma and flavor, DL-Menthol can be used in fragrance and flavor compositions where a recognizable mint profile is desired. Its strong sensory characteristics make it useful in products requiring freshness, cooling, or mint notes.
DL-Menthol Market and Industry Applications
The global market for menthol is supported by continuing demand from the food and beverage, flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, oral care, personal care, and related manufacturing industries.
Synthetic DL-Menthol is particularly relevant to industrial supply chains because synthetic production can provide manufacturers with a scalable alternative to naturally extracted menthol. Its commercial availability supports applications ranging from everyday consumer products to specialized industrial formulations.
Major demand centers include manufacturers of:
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Food and confectionery products
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Chewing gum and mint products
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Toothpaste and oral-care products
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Pharmaceutical preparations
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Personal-care products
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Flavor and fragrance compositions
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Industrial formulations requiring cooling or mint characteristics
Why Choose High-Purity DL-Menthol?
For manufacturers and distributors, 99% DL-Menthol offers a practical combination of high purity, consistent physical characteristics, and broad application versatility. Its stable solid form and strong sensory profile make it suitable for formulation development and commercial production where dependable raw-material quality is important.
For specific applications, customers should confirm whether DL-Menthol, L-Menthol, or another menthol grade is required, since these materials can have different regulatory, sensory, stereochemical, and performance specifications.
Storage and Handling
Store DL-Menthol in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Keep the material in its original, properly sealed packaging to minimize exposure to moisture, contaminants, and strong odors.
When handling concentrated DL-Menthol, appropriate workplace precautions should be followed. Gloves, protective eyewear, and suitable protective clothing may be appropriate depending on the quantity handled and the specific workplace risk assessment.
Because menthol has a strong odor and can produce a pronounced cooling or irritating sensation at high concentrations, avoid unnecessary contact with the eyes and skin and minimize inhalation of dust during powder handling.
Always consult the product's current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and applicable local regulations before handling, transporting, or incorporating DL-Menthol into a formulation.
Packaging Options
We offer flexible packaging solutions for different purchasing volumes:
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Sample quantity: Aluminum foil bag
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Commercial quantity: Aluminum tin
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Bulk quantity: Fiber drum
Packaging can be selected according to order volume, transportation requirements, storage conditions, and customer specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions About DL-Menthol
What is DL-Menthol?
DL-Menthol is a synthetic racemic mixture containing the D- and L-enantiomers of menthol. It is a monoterpenoid alcohol with a characteristic minty odor and cooling sensory effect.
What is the CAS number of DL-Menthol?
The CAS number provided for this product is 1490-04-6.
What is the molecular formula of DL-Menthol?
The molecular formula is C₁₀H₂₀O, with a molecular weight of 156.27 g/mol.
What purity is available?
This product is supplied at 99% purity, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial formulation and industrial applications, subject to the requirements of the end use.
What does DL-Menthol look like?
DL-Menthol is supplied as a white solid/powder under the stated product specification.
How should DL-Menthol be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light, preferably in a tightly closed original package. When stored under appropriate conditions, the stated shelf life is more than two years.
Is DL-Menthol the same as natural L-Menthol?
No. L-Menthol is one specific enantiomer and is the principal naturally occurring form associated with peppermint oil. DL-Menthol is the racemic form containing both D- and L-menthol.
99% High-Purity DL-Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) is a synthetic racemic menthol supplied as a white solid powder with a molecular formula of C₁₀H₂₀O and molecular weight of 156.27 g/mol. With its characteristic mint flavor, aroma, and cooling sensation, DL-Menthol is widely applicable across flavor and fragrance, oral care, personal care, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical-related formulations.
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