Menthol dosage

Menthol is an organic compound naturally present in mint essential oils, particularly Mentha arvensis and Mentha piperita . Known for its refreshing, aromatic, and antiseptic properties, it is widely used in many industrial sectors. It is found in cosmetic formulations such as toothpastes, balms, and refreshing gels, but also in food flavorings, nutraceutical supplements, and some pharmaceutical formulations.

Menthol measurement is essential for ensuring the quality of mint extracts, standardizing finished products, and verifying their compliance with regulatory and industrial requirements. It is also used to monitor the stability of formulations, particularly in flavored or perfumed products.

Analytical methods

The dosage of menthol is mainly based on gas chromatography:

• GC-FID (flame ionization detector), a commonly used method for routine quantification of essential oils and volatile compounds.
• GC-MS (mass spectrometry), which allows specific identification and highly sensitive detection of menthol in complex or perfumed matrices.

These techniques offer high analytical precision and are considered benchmarks in the aroma and essential oil industry.

Affected matrices

Menthol analysis is carried out in various matrices, including:

• Mint essential oils
• Standardized plant extracts
• Cosmetic products (toothpastes, balms, gels, lotions)
• Food and beverage flavorings
• Nutraceutical supplements containing mint
• Pharmaceutical or technical formulations based on menthol

Industrial applications

• Cosmetics : quality control of oral care products, refreshing balms or topical gels containing menthol.
• Food industry : standardization of flavors and validation of the conformity of food formulations.
• Nutraceutical : verification of menthol content in mint-based food supplements.
• Pharmaceutical : development of therapeutic products incorporating menthol for its soothing and antiseptic properties.

Additional analyses

Menthol dosage can be combined with other analytical services for better characterization of essential oils and derived products:

• Eucalyptol Dosage
• Terpene Profiling 
• Dosage of total essential oils

This broad approach makes it possible to assess the complete profile of the extracts and ensure their compliance with the specifications.

Regulations and quality issues

Menthol is subject to quality and purity standards, particularly in the food and cosmetics industries. Its content must be precisely controlled to ensure product safety and comply with current regulations. In the nutraceutical sector, standardization is a key factor in differentiating and adding value to mint-based products.

YesWeLab Expertise

YesWeLab collaborates with a network of accredited partner laboratories (ISO 17025, COFRAC) specialized in the analysis of essential oils, aromas, and volatile compounds. Our scientific team will assist you in choosing the most appropriate method and offer personalized support at every step of the process.

Our digital platform simplifies analysis management: sample submission, real-time tracking, and centralized results reception. Since 2020, YesWeLab has been supporting manufacturers, distributors, and design offices with quality control and product compliance.