Natural L-Menthol · DR Congo

L-Menthol Distilled 99% for the DR Congo

We make L-Menthol Distilled 99% from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to the DR Congo with full batch documentation. Natural L-menthol purified by fractional distillation to 99 % for formulators who need high purity without the crystal form.

CAS
2216-51-5
FEMA
2665
HS code
2906 11 10
Grades
Technical · Food grade · Pharma on request
Menthol content (GC)
≥ 99.0 %
Specific optical rotation
−45° to −51°
Melting range
41 – 44 °C
Packing
25 kg fibre drums or HDPE drums
Main portsMatadiFrom Nhava Sheva / Mundra
Sea transit28–40 daysIndicative, port to port
Trade blocEast African Community · SADC
CurrencyCDF

Supplying L-Menthol Distilled 99% to the DR Congo

We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Matadi. Indicative port-to-port transit is 28–40 days, depending on routing and transhipment.

In 2025, India exported 3 kg of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the DR Congo, down 96% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.

Buyers in the DR Congo often search for this product as cristaux de menthol.

L-Menthol Distilled 99% is used in oral care and confectionery flavours, topical pharmaceuticals and fragrance compounding.

Documents for the DR Congo

  • 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
India → the DR Congo, menthol202220242025
Net weight70 kg10 kg3 kg

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

FAQ

L-Menthol Distilled 99% in the DR Congo

Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% to the DR Congo?

Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Matadi. Indicative port-to-port transit is 28–40 days, depending on routing and transhipment. Send us the grade, quantity and destination and our export desk will quote.

Which documents come with a shipment of L-Menthol Distilled 99% to the DR Congo?

Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch, Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) and technical data sheet, Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading and Certificate of Origin.

How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% priced for delivery to Kinshasa?

We quote FOB India or CIF Matadi, 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.

When should I choose distilled menthol over crystals?

When you melt or dissolve menthol in your process anyway, distilled 99 % gives the same purity at a lower cost than bold crystals.

Full specification: L-Menthol Distilled 99%. Market overview: the DR Congo.

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