| Botanical Name | Mentha Arvensis |
| Common Name | MENTHOL, LEVOMENTHOLUM, NATURAL MENTHOL, L-P-MENTHAN-3-OL;L-MENTHAN-3-OL |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | 0.960 – 0.980 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -35.0 – -30.0 @ 20°C |
| Refrective Index | 1.46 |
| PlantPart | Leaves |
| Bland With | Coffee Essential Oil is best appreciated when used independently. |
| CAS No | 2216-51-5 |
| Flash Point | 196.0 ° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Menthol is an organic compound, which is obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. t is obtained from steam distillation and used in diverse industries. It is a waxy, white coloured , crystalline substance, which is solid at room temperature and melts above.
here is evidence that menthol has been known in Japan for more than 2000 years, but in the West it was not isolated until 1771, by Hieronymus David Gaubius. Early characterizations were done by Oppenheim, Beckett, Moriya, and Atkinson.
Color : Snow-White,Superdry,Transparent,Colourless,pleasant,
Aroma : Strong mint candy flavor
Menthone, Menthofurane, Menthol and Cineol
It is widely used for relief of muscle, skin irritation, aches, sprains etc. However, it also used as an additive in certain cigarette brands, for adding flavor. Also, it act as an ingredient in mouth fresheners, cigarettes, cough drops etc.
