L-Menthol for Pharma Applications

Our pharmaceutical-grade L-Menthol is a synthetically produced organic compound. L-Menthol can be obtained in the form of white flakes that are solid at room temperature. L-Menthol provides fresh minty taste and odor with a cooling sensation and enables penetration enhancement in topical formulations. It can be used as an antitussive, nasal decongestant, topical analgesic, and local anesthetic. Formulate L-Menthol in conjunction with our broad portfolio of functional excipients to develop innovative topical and oral dosage forms. BASF sets itself apart with exceptional quality, insightful regulatory support and retest periods of three years for L-Menthol Flakes and five years for L-Menthol Melt. The company’s patented production method ensures consistent high quality at its world-class cGMP plant, which runs according to the ICH Q7A Guideline. The product features a high chemical and enantiomeric purity (each min. 99.7%).