Racemic Menthol Manufacturers in India working with this compound know that its performance in any formulation, whether a topical analgesic, a confectionery product, or an oral care preparation, is tied directly to the quality of crystallisation, purity control, and handling at the manufacturing stage. Silverline Chemicals produces Racemic Menthol with the process discipline that flavour, fragrance, and pharmaceutical buyers need, testing each batch for purity and physical characteristics before it is released.
It is the synthetic form of menthol, containing equal parts of both stereoisomers rather than the naturally dominant l-menthol configuration. With the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₀O and a molecular weight of 156.27 g/mol, it presents as white to colourless crystals with the characteristic cooling odour associated with menthol. Its synthetic origin makes it available in consistent supply volumes independent of natural peppermint crop cycles, a practical advantage for manufacturers running year-round production schedules.
Product Specifications
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Parameter |
Details |
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Chemical Name |
Racemic Menthol |
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Molecular Formula |
C₁₀H₂₀O |
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Molecular Weight |
156.27 g/mol |
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CAS Number |
89-78-1 |
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Appearance |
White to colourless crystals |
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Purity |
99% minimum |
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Odour |
Characteristic cooling, minty |
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Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
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Grade |
Pharmaceutical / Food / Cosmetic Grade |
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Packaging |
25 kg and 50 kg fibre drums with inner liner |
Reliability of supply is another benefit that is realised when you purchase directly from a Racemic Menthol Manufacturers in India. Because synthesis-based production is not dependent on annual crops, there is no seasonality-based fluctuation in supply, a fact that buyers can take into account when defining their order lead times, avoiding the need to compensate for natural product cycles.
Other than just supply, when you go direct from a manufacturer, the ability to trace and provide documentation is far less fragmented than in secondary distribution models. Each shipment comes with the Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, and grade-relevant specification documents standard, and is packed into fibre drums with polyethene liners, which protect the crystalline material from absorbing moisture and from contaminants during transit and short-term storage.
Racemic Menthol Suppliers in India serving oral care product manufacturers, confectionery and flavour producers, pharmaceutical formulators, cosmetic developers, and personal care brands across the country. Orders from development-stage quantities through to full commercial volumes are handled under a consistent grade specification supply does not vary in quality based on order size or buyer category.
Used as a cooling and flavouring agent in toothpaste, mouthwash, and oral care product formulations.
Applied in topical analgesic creams, gels, and patches for localised cooling and mild pain relief.
Incorporated in confectionery, chewing gum, and mint-flavoured food and beverage products.
Used in inhalation preparations and nasal decongestant formulations for its cooling action on mucous membranes.
Applied in cosmetic and personal care products, including shampoos, shower gels, and cooling lotions.
Used in tobacco flavouring and cigarette manufacturing as a menthol flavour component.
Not all export experiences are the same, and buyers who have dealt with poorly managed pharmaceutical or food-grade shipments know exactly what that means at the customs end. As trusted Racemic Menthol Exporters in India, the entire export process is built around getting it right the first time. Shipments heading to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South Asia leave with documentation that is accurate, complete, and destination-compliant so clearance happens cleanly and the material reaches the buyer's facility without unnecessary holdups.
India's capacity in producing synthetic menthol maintains bulk export costs truly competitive and is also very transparent and easy to work with the individuals managing the specific requirements relating to each order on volumes, packaging options and deliveries.
If you are ready to book or require an order or a sample, then feel free to contact us. Send us your requirement, and you will get an immediate response with price, specifications and availability.