Botanical Name | Mentha spicata |
Common Name | Spearmint Oil. |
Country of Origin | India |
Solubility | Basil, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavandin, lavender, peppermint, and rosemary. |
Specific Gravity | 0.917-0.934 |
Optical Rotation | -48.00 to -59.00 |
Refrective Index | 1.4820 To 1.4900 |
PlantPart | Leaves |
Bland With | Soluble in Alcohol and Ether. |
CAS No | 8008-79-5 |
Flash Point | 201.2 °F |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
The Spearmint Oil 80% offered by us is a completely herbal oil that is characterised by a strongly pungent smell. It has a heady minty sensation and its inhalation is followed by a cool sensation. Its color varies from colourless to a yellow green liquid.
Housekeepers during the Middle Ages used spearmint as a strewing herb, a fragrant plant thrown on the floor of a dwelling to freshen the air. It had the added advantage of repelling insects, mice and rats
Color : Yellow in color with fruity, sweet and camphorous odor,
Aroma : It has a warm, bitter and spicy aroma
Alpha Pinene, Beta Pinene, Limonene, Menthone, Menthol, Carveol, L'Carvone Menthol, Pipertone, etc.
The Spearmint Oil 80% is extensively used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Its deep fragrance makes it a favourite in flavouring colognes, various confectionery, mouthwash, toothpastes, chewing gum and soaps as well as different soft drink products.