Peppermint Oil

Cooling, minty, fresh profile.

Product Information

Parameter	Information
Product	Peppermint Oil
INCI name	Mentha Piperita
Botanical name	Mentha piperita
Plant part used	Plant
Extraction method	Steam distillation
Country of origin	India
CAS number	8006-90-4
CAS number (alt.)	84082-70-2
Product code	ELAN-192
Product type	Natural essential oil

Applications

• Flavour
• Oral care
• Personal care
• Fragrance

Technical Characteristics

Parameter	Specification
Appearance	Liquid
Colour	Colourless to pale yellow
Olfactive profile	Mint
Specific gravity (d20/20)	0.896 – 0.916 @ 20 °C
Refractive index @ 20 °C	1.455 – 1.467
Optical rotation	−30° to −10°
Solubility	Soluble in alcohols and oils; insoluble in water

Main constituents

Component	Specification	Typical
Menthol	30 – 55%	54%
Menthone	14 – 31%	30.2%
Menthyl acetate	2.8 – 10%	3.7%

Storage & shelf life

Storage conditions	Light protected, not above room temperature, in tightly sealed containers. Once opened, use immediately.
Shelf life	36 months

Packaging

• HDPE drums
• Metal drums
• Aluminium containers
• IBC tanks

Packaging options can be discussed according to product characteristics, quantity and destination requirements.

Documentation Available

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS)
• GC/MS, where applicable
• Allergen documentation, where applicable