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Botonical Name | : | Mentha Arvensis | |
CAS # | : | 2216-51-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellow to light brown liquid | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.960 – 0.980 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | (-41°C) to (-42°C) | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.479 – 1.480 @20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Menthol is an organic compound that occurs in mint plants. It is obtained from steam distillation and used in a number of products and features certain therapeutic qualities. It is highly known for its cooling effect and thus used to relieve various kinds of skin irritation and problems.CONSTITUENTS:
Menthol, Menthone, Menthofurane and Cineol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Strong mint candy flavor.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 in medicinal and pharmaceutical industry to treat sunburn, fever, or muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, headache, cold, or sore throat. 
