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Botonical Name | : | Mentha Arvensis | |
CAS # | : | 2216-51-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Snow White,Superdry,Transparent,Colourless,pleasant Crystals with refreshing Mintodour | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol & oil, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.891 – 0.895 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -29°C to -33°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.479 – 1.480 @20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 93°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Menthol is an organic compound, which is obtained from peppermint or other mint oils by means of stream distillation. These species of mint is used to prepare natural menthol crystals and natural menthol flakes. It is a crystalline substance that is white in colour.CONSTITUENTS:
Menthol, Menthone, Menthofurane and Cineol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Fresh, sharp, menthol smell.BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Rose, Lemon and Ylang-ylang.COMMON NAMES:
Natural menthol, menthol, levomentholum;l-p-menthan-3-ol;l-menthan-3-ol .USES:
It is widely used to relieve muscle cramps, sprains, headaches and similar health problems. Apart from these, it is also used in oral hygiene products and bad-breath products including toothpaste, toothpaste, chewing gum , mouth and tongue-spray and more. 
