L-Menthol Distilled 99% for Kenya
Buyers in Kenya source L-Menthol Distilled 99% straight from our plant in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where we distil, refine and test it ourselves. 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 Kenya
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Mombasa. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 24.4 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to Kenya, up 52% on 2022, according to UN Comtrade.
L-Menthol Distilled 99% is used in oral care and confectionery flavours, topical pharmaceuticals and fragrance compounding. Imports into Kenya usually involve Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC; we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for Kenya
- 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 → Kenya, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 16.1 tonnes | 16.1 tonnes | 9.4 tonnes | 24.4 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Distilled 99% in Kenya
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% to Kenya?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Mombasa. Indicative port-to-port transit is 12–18 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 Kenya?
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 Nairobi?
We quote FOB India or CIF Mombasa, 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 Kenya?
Most buyers deal with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) – PVoC and Pharmacy and Poisons Board. 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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