This invention discloses a low-loss, high-yield extraction method for natural
menthol, belonging to the field of
menthol production technology. It addresses the technical problem of insufficient extraction yield and
loss rate in existing natural
menthol extraction processes, requiring further optimization. The method specifically includes the following steps: adding menthol extraction
mother liquor to a
crystallization vessel and stirring; slowly adding
sodium chloride aqueous solution; maintaining the
crystallization vessel in an ice bath at 0-5°C; allowing it to stand for 2-4 hours; and then post-
processing to obtain natural
menthol crystals. This invention synergistically extracts menthol with a modified
polymer eutectic
solvent and modified
cyclodextrin in an aqueous phase with pulverized mint leaves to obtain an extraction
mother liquor.
Sodium chloride is added, and a low-
temperature induced supramolecular
system is used to destabilize the liquor, causing menthol to crystallize in a specific direction, resulting in natural
menthol crystals. This achieves a synergistic unity of low volatility loss, efficient solubilization and transfer, and directional
crystallization separation during the extraction process, significantly improving the extraction yield of the target product.