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Mentha arvensis L. for extracting menthol ..
mentha piperita extracting true peppermint oil
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Common Name: Mentha Arvensis Oil
Botanical Name: Mentha arvensis L.
Geographic origin of the plant: Western Nepal
Method of growing: Cultivated
Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ:
This oil is obtained by steam distillation of the aerial part of mentha arvensis L.
1. Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Slightly thick liquid.
Color
Pale yellow.
Aroma
Strong, fresh and somewhat bitter-sweet.
2. Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
0.8940 to 0.9015 at 25º C
Optical rotation
[-] 15.5º to [-] 45.0º at 25º C
Refractive index
1.4590 to 1.4750 at 25º C
Acid number
0.3 to 5
Ester number
210 to 255
Ester number after acetylation
70-88%
Solubility
Soluble in 1.2 to 2.5 vol. of 70% alcohol.
3. Uses
(a) In the isolation of menthol crystals, in flavoring toothpastes, mouthwashes and pharmaceuticals
(b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Oil is good for the nervous system, acting as a regulator and sedative: Menthol is well known as a cardiac tonic in pharmaceutical preparations. It is a good blood cleanser. Because it is antiseptic and anti-bacterial, it can be used in swollen gums, mouth wash or mouth ulcers, toothache
Synonyms : CORNMINT OIL (MENTHA ARVENSIS) PARAGUAY; WILD PENNYROYAL OIL (MENTHA ARVENSIS) PARAGUAY; BRAZILIAN MINT OIL (MENTHA ARVENSIS) PARAGUAY; PENNYROYAL OIL WILD (MENTHA ARVENSIS) PARAGUAY; MENTHA ARVENSIS OIL PARAGUAY;
Odor Description : Minty Herbal Fresh
Appearence : Colorless To Pale Yellow Liquid
NAFTA H. # : 3301.25.0060
CAS. # : 68917-18-0
G.C. : 4.02% Menthyl Acetate, 40.0% Menthol
Specific Gravity : 0.89500 - 0.89900 @ 25.00 C 7.447 - 7.481 Pounds Per Gallon
Actual S.G. : 0.89700 @ 25.00 C 7.464 Pounds Per Gallon
Refractive Index : 1.44900 - 1.46200 @ 20.00 C
Actual R.I. : 1.45670 @ 20.00 C
Melting Point : N/A
Boiling Point : N/A
Blends Well With : Peppermint; Spearmint; Wintergreen;
Soluble in : ;
Insoluble in : Water;
Some Perfumery Uses : Masking Agent; Herbal; Oral Products; Mint; Peppermint;
Description : The essential oil is steam distilled from the herb of Mentha Arvensis immediately prior to the inflorescence of the plant, is known in the U. S. A. as Mint Oil or Cornmint Oil, while it is quite commonly called peppermint oil in other parts of the world. The latter term is definitely wrong and misleading. Only the plant mentha piperita yields true peppermint oil.
looking for spicific mint plants.
found one so far , Mentha arvensis L.
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