Botonical Name | : | Mentha piperita | |
CAS # | : | 8006-90-4 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Colourless,clear,pale yellow or greenish yellow Liquid with an aromatic & minty odour | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, oil. Insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.900 - 0.912 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | (-16) to (-30) | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.460 - 1.467 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 70°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
The Mentha Piperita that we offer is extracted from the Indian Piperita Oil through the method of fractional distillation. The original plant from which we obtain our oil is cultivated in India and is a completely natural oil distinguished by its purity.CONSTITUENTS:
menthol (50 to 55%), menthyl acetate, menthone.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A warm, spicy fragrance and resembles to clove oil.BLENDS WITH:
Ethanol.COMMON NAMES:
Gamathi pudina, paparminta, vilayati pudina and peppermint.USES:
The Mentha Piperita Oil finds extensive usage in the pharmaceutical and flavour industry. It has highly valuable medicinal properties and is considered a very good flavouring agent because of its appealing smell.