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 |
