| Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
| Common Name | Peppermint , Yerba Buena |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Solubility | 1ml dissolves in 4ml of70% alchohol |
| Specific Gravity | 0.898 to 0.908 |
| Optical Rotation | -20°C to -26°C |
| Refrective Index | 1.457°C to 1.480°C |
| PlantPart | Leaves |
| Bland With | Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Myrrh and Vanilla. |
| CAS No | 8006-90-4 |
| Flash Point | abt. 67° C |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, and ingredient in cough, cold and digestive remedies. Is also used as a flavoring agent in many foods, especially chewing gum and confectionery, alcoholic and soft drinks; also tobacco. Fragrance components in soaps, toothpaste, detergents, cosmetics, and perfumes.
Digestive stimulant of choice from the Greek days forward
Color : Slight - yellow,
Aroma : It has a warm, bitter and spicy aroma
Monoterpenes: pinene, .pinene, limonene: Monoterpenols
Basil, benzoin, black pepper, cypress, eucalyptus (all), geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, niaouli, pine, ravensara, rosemary, tea tree, and other mints.
