| CAS Number | 8006 - 90 - 4 |
| Botanical source | Mentha piperita Lim. |
| Appearance | Colourless, pale yellow or pale greenish yellow liquid |
| Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Taste | Characteristic taste |
| Acid value | Not more than 1.4 % |
| Relative density | 0.900 to 0.916 |
| Refractive index | 1.457 to 1.467 |
| Optical rotation | - 100 to - 300 |
| Solubility | Miscible with ethanol ( 96 % ) , with ether and with dichloromethane . |
| Composition | Limonene 1.0 to 5.0 % |
| Cineole 3.5 to 14.0 % | |
| Menthone 14.0 to 32.0 % | |
| Menthofuran 1.0 to 9.0 % | |
| Isomenthone 1.5 to 10.0 % | |
| Menthyl acetate 2.8 to 10.0 % | |
| Menthol 30.0 to 55.0 % | |
| Pulegone not more than 4.0 % | |
| Carvone not more than 1.0 % | |
| Use | Flavour industry |
| Storage & stability | Store in a well-fitted , airtight container , protected from light and heat . When stored for more than 12 months , quality should be checked before use. |
PEPPERMINT OIL (MENTHA PIPERITA)
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| Raw Material: | Leaves |
| Ingredient (Leaves): | Peppermint |