L-Menthol Distilled 99% for the United States
N S Mint manufactures L-Menthol Distilled 99% at its own GMP plant in Sambhal, India, and supplies buyers in the United States directly, with no trading intermediary. 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 the United States
We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Los Angeles, Long Beach or New York / New Jersey. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–38 days, depending on routing and transhipment.
In 2025, India exported 659 tonnes of menthol (HS 2906 11) to the United States, down 42% 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 the United States usually involve U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); we provide the specifications, COAs and certificates your file needs.
Documents for the United States
- 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
| India → the United States, menthol | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 1,142 tonnes | 1,231 tonnes | 879 tonnes | 659 tonnes |
Source: UN Comtrade, India exports by partner, HS 290611. All Indian exporters combined.
L-Menthol Distilled 99% in the United States
Can N S Mint supply L-Menthol Distilled 99% to the United States?
Yes. We ship by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Los Angeles, Long Beach or New York / New Jersey. Indicative port-to-port transit is 25–38 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 United States?
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 Kosher certificate.
How is L-Menthol Distilled 99% priced for delivery to New York City?
We quote FOB India or CIF Los Angeles, 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 the United States?
Most buyers deal with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FEMA GRAS / 21 CFR 182. 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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