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Botonical Name | : | Mentha piperita Linn. | |
CAS # | : | N/A | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | N/A | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in Alcohol, Chlorofarm, Solvent Ether, Liquid Paraffins & in Essential Oils. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.891 – 0.895 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | 42 to - 44 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.479 – 1.481 @20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distilled |
DESCRIPTION:
Menthol is an organic compound that is obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. It is a white coloured waxy, crystalline substance, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above.CONSTITUENTS:
Menthol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A warm, spicy fragrance and resembles to clove oil.BLENDS WITH:
Peppermint oil, Cis 3 Hexenol, Mentha Piperita, Indian Spearmint Oil and Menthones. COMMON NAMES:
Melted menthol/ menthol powder.USES:
It is used in food, pharmaceutical, perfumery and flavoring industry to manufacture lozenges, cold balms, toothpastes, pain balms, Dabur Pudin Hara, etc.
