Mentha Oil

The Oil derived by steam distillation from the Mentha Arvensis herb calls MENTHA OIL, which is the basic raw material required for the Menthol Manufacture. By freezing (chilling) of Mentha oil L-Menthol (Crystals & Flakes) are isolated. Menthol is main constitutent in Mentha oil Rest contains Menthone, Menthyl Acetate, Neo-menthol, Mint terpenes, Alfa-pinene, Beta - Pinene.L-limonene, 3 Octanol, Pipritone are also main contents to use as raw material to produce Value added products for Flavour and fragrances Industry.

Uses Mint Products are as raw material for Toothpaste, Tooth powder, Pharmaceutical-Ayurvedic & Unani medicines, Chewing-tobacco, Pan-masala, Pain-balm, Confectionery, Cosmetics & Fragrances industries etc. In pharmaceutical, confectionery, Perfumery, Mouth fresheners, Cough drops, Chewing gum, Candies

Uses:-in Food, Flavor, Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco and Perfume Industries.

 

Physico Chemical Properties

 

Specification	Limit
Other Name	Mentha Oil IP
Physical Appearance	Colourless,clear,pale yellow Liquid
Odour/Flavour	A aromatic & minty odour,followed by a sensation of cold
Menthol contents	Not less than 50% w/w
Specific Gravity	0.892 to 0.910
Refractive Index	1.460 to 1,467
Optical Rotation	-18 to -33
Acidity/Alkalinity	Neutral to Litmus
Storage	Keep in cool place