Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
Common Name | Peppermint |
Country of Origin | India |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, oil. Insoluble in water |
Specific Gravity | 0.900 - 0.912 |
Optical Rotation | (-16) - (-30) |
Refrective Index | 1.460 - 1.467 |
PlantPart | Leaves |
Bland With | Cananga, Geranium, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. |
CAS No | Not Applicable |
Flash Point | 160.00 °F |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Mentha Piperita Oil is obtained from the peppermint plant. Other ingredients made from leaves of the peppermint plant that may be used in cosmetics and personal care products include Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf, and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water. In cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients are used in the formulation of dentifrices, mouthwashes and breath fresheners, skin care products, bath products, and makeup.
Digestive stimulant of choice from the Greek days forward
Color : Colourless,clear,pale yellow or greenish yellow Liquid with an aromatic & minty odour,
Aroma : a warm, spicy fragrance and resembles to clove oil.
Monoterpenes, Alphapinenes, Limonene, Menthone, Menthol, Menthyl Acetate and Sesqterpenes
Pharmaceutics aid (flavor), in flavoring liqueurs, toothpaste, mouthwash and different cosmetic products