Piperita oil


The oil is composed primarily of menthol and menthone. Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is a colorless or pale yellow liquid having a strong, penetrating odor. It also has a pungent taste that is followed by the sensation of coldness when air is drawn int








1. Quick Details

CAS No: 8006-90-4

HS Code: 3301240000

BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha Piperita Oil

Raw Material: whole plant of the Mentha piperita (L.)

Color: Colorless or slightly yellowish clear liquid

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

INCI Name: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Grade: 100% Pure and Nature

Content of menthol 32%-49%

Packaging:25kg/plastic drum, 180kg/iron drum


2. Introduction

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water are obtained from the Mentha piperita plant. The oil is composed primarily of menthol and menthone. Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is a colorless or pale yellow liquid having a strong, penetrating odor. It also has a pungent taste that is followed by the sensation of coldness when air is drawn into the mouth.

3. Specifications

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Standard

Specific Gravity(20/20°C)

0.888 ~0.9167

Refractive index(20°C)

1.4510 ~ 1.47007

Optical Rotation(20°C)

-32~ -10°

Solubility(20°C)

1 volume is soluble in 4 volumes of 70%(v/v) alcohol forming a clear solution

Acid value(mg.KOH/g)

1.0 Max

Ester Value(ester content)

8~25(3%~9%)

Ester Value after Acetylation(Equivalent to free menthol content

150(45.0%) min

Total menthol content

50% min

Arsenic content(As)

3ppm Max

Heavy metal(calculated as Pb)

10ppm Max

4. Application

100% natural peppermint essential oil  contain large of menthol is Widely used in food and cosmetic perfumery additive, pharmaceutical, ciggarette, and toothpaste industries and so on.obtained by plant steal distilled Peppermint oil is light grass green or light yellow clear liquid, with cool mint aroma and slightly bitter taste;

Uses in cooking

Peppermint extract can be used to add a peppermint flavor to bakes goods, desserts, and candy, particularly candy canes, mints, and peppermint patties. Extracts for cooking may be labeled as pure, natural, imitation, or artificial. While pure and natural extracts contain peppermint oil specifically, imitation and artificial extracts generally use a mix of ingredients to achieve a flavor resembling peppermint.

Medicinal uses

Medicinal uses of peppermint extract are well documented.

Use as a pest repellent

Peppermint oil is commonly used to repel ants, flying insects, and rodents

Use as a physical performance enhancer

Peppermint oil is used in endurance sports to improve mental and physical stamina.

5. Storage:

In one cool , dry place and keep away from the direct solar radiation

6. Conditions of Transport

UN 1993 / PGIII






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