Description
Peppermint Oil, botanically known as Mentha Piperita, is a colorless to yellowish liquid known for its strong and refreshing minty aroma. With a high L-menthol content of over 40%, it is widely used in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries. This oil has a specific gravity ranging from 0.898 to 0.912 at 25°C and a refractive index of 1.4540 to 1.4620 at 25°C. The optical rotation ranges from -19° to -27°. Peppermint Oil is slightly soluble in ethanol (96 percent).
Benefits:
Peppermint Oil is highly valued for its invigorating and cooling properties, making it a popular choice in personal care products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and topical ointments. Its minty aroma provides a soothing effect, often used in aromatherapy and medicinal applications to relieve headaches, muscle pain, and respiratory issues. Peppermint Oil is also beneficial in flavoring applications, adding a strong minty note to various food and beverage products.
For optimal preservation, store this product in a well-fitted container, away from light and heat, ensuring a shelf life of 24 months from the manufacturing date.
| Product Details | Peppermint Oil |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Peppermint Oil |
| Botanical Name | Mentha Piperita |
| Appearance | Colorless to yellowish color liquid |
| CAS Number | 8006-90-4 |
| Specific Gravity @25°C | 0.898 – 0.912 |
| Refractive Index @25°C | 1.4540 – 1.4620 |
| Optical Rotation | -19° – -27° |
| L – Menthol Content | >40 % |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol (96 percent) |
| Storage | In well fitted container in cool and dark place |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months { 2 years from date of Manufacturing } |
