CAS N0.

8006-90-4

ITC [HS] N0.

3301-25-90

Source & Description

Entirely Natural oil, obtained by steam distillation

from various species Mentha Arvensis grown

in India

Entirely Natural oil, obtained by steam distillation

from various species Mentha Arvensis grown

in India and fractionating under vacuum and steam for removing Terpenes and foreign matter.

Appearance

Colour-less Pale-Yellow, Transparent and clear

Colorless or clean liquid.

Odour

Characteristic and pleasant of Minty

Characteristic and pleasant of Minty

SP. GR. At 25 ⁰C

0.890 – 0901 ⁰C

Solubility in Alcohol

In 4 volume of 90% Alcohol

In 4 volume of 90% Alcohol

Refractive Index

1,458 ⁰ to 1,462⁰C

1,458 ⁰ to 1,462⁰C

Optical Rotation

- 34 ⁰ to - 36 ⁰C

- 37 ⁰ to - 39 ⁰C

Ester (As Methyl Acetate)

3 to 5%

3 .5to 4%

L-Menthol

72 %

78 %

NEO-Menthol

1.5% to 2.5%

2% to 3%

ISO-Menthol

0.3% to 0.5%

0.3% to 0.8%

Menthone

8% to 10%

10% to 14%

Total Menthol

79 to 80%

86%

Application

PharmaceuticalAid, Confectionery, Toothpaste, Tooth Powder, Chewing gum & Raw material for processing of Menthol Powder & Crystals