Natural L-Menthol · Central African Republic

L-Menthol Crystals – Rice for the Central African Republic

Buyers in the Central African Republic source L-Menthol Crystals – Rice straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. Natural L-menthol in small, rice-sized crystals that flow and weigh more evenly than bold needles, suited to automated dosing in gum, candy and tobacco lines.

CAS
2216-51-5
FEMA
2665
HS code
2906 11 10
Grades
IP · BP · USP · Food grade
Menthol content (GC)
≥ 99.0 %
Melting range
41 – 44 °C
Specific optical rotation
−45° to −51°
Packing
25 kg fibre drums with double LDPE liners
Gateway portDouala1,295 km inland
Sea transit28–40 daysIndicative, port to port
CurrencyXAF

Supplying L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Douala, Cameroon, about 1,295 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 28–40 days.

In 2024, India exported 100 kg of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the Central African Republic, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in the Central African Republic often search for this product as cristaux de menthol.

L-Menthol Crystals – Rice is used in chewing gum and pressed mints, tobacco and filter capsules, pharmaceutical granulation and dry blends and premixes.

Documents for the Central African Republic

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet
  • Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify
India → the Central African Republic, menthol2024
Net weight100 kg

Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.

FAQ

L-Menthol Crystals – Rice in the Central African Republic

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to the Central African Republic?

Yes. The Central African Republic is landlocked. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Douala, Cameroon, about 1,295 km from the main buying centre, then onward by road or rail. Sea transit to the gateway port is typically 28–40 days. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.

Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Crystals – Rice to the Central African Republic?

Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, Certificate of Origin and Pharmacopoeia conformity statement against the monograph you specify.

How is L-Menthol Crystals – Rice priced for delivery to Bangui?

We quote FOB India or CIF Douala, and other Incoterms on request. Contracts are hedged when they are signed, so the agreed price and quantity hold even if the mint market moves.

How do rice crystals differ from bold crystals?

The chemistry is the same L-menthol. Rice crystals are smaller and more uniform, so they flow through feeders and dissolve faster than bold needles.

Full specification: L-Menthol Crystals – Rice. Market overview: the Central African Republic.

Tell us the grade, quantity and port. Our export desk comes back with a quote.