99.5% Natural Food Additive L Dl Pure Menthol Crystals CAS 89-78-1

Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of menthol occurring in nature is (−)-menthol. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation. Menthol also acts as a weak kappa opioid receptor agonist.

• Used as deodorants in toothpastes, perfumes, beverages and confectionery. Used as a stimulant in medicine, it acts on the skin or mucous membrane with a cool and antipruritic effect. Oral administration can be used as a wind drive medicine, for headache and nasal, pharynx, laryngitis, etc.
• Widely used in daily flavor, edible flavor, tobacco flavor. Typical usage levels: 1100mg/kg in chewing gum; 400mg/kg confectionery; 130mg/kg bake food; 68mg/kg ice cream; 35mg/kg in soft drinks.
• Has the function of sterilization and antisepsis.
• Used as a special additive in therapeutic cosmetics for toilet water, etc. Also used as an excipient for toothpaste, perfume, beverage and candy. Used for making confectionery, beverage, perfume and medicine.