L-Menthol Distilled 99% for France
We make L-Menthol Distilled 99% from Indian mint in our Sambhal plant and export it to France 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
Supplying L-Menthol Distilled 99% to France
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Le Havre, Marseille or Fos. Indicative port-to-port transit is 20–30 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 446 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to France, up 33% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
Buyers in France 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. Imports into France usually involve European Chemicals Agency (ECHA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for France
- 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
- Kosher certificate
- REACH compliance statement for L-menthol
| India → France, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 334 tonnes | 320 tonnes | 328 tonnes | 446 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Distilled 99% in France
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% to France?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Le Havre, Marseille or Fos. Indicative port-to-port transit is 20–30 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 France?
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, Kosher certificate and REACH compliance statement for L-menthol.
How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% priced for delivery to Paris?
We quote FOB India or CIF Le Havre, 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.
Which authority regulates L-Menthol Distilled 99% imports in France?
Most buyers deal with European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European Food Safety Authority / Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 and European Pharmacopoeia (EDQM). We supply the specifications, COAs and certificates your registration needs; please confirm current requirements with your regulatory team.
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.
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