Product name PEPPERMINT OIL (MENTHA PIPERITA)
Synonims Mentha aquatica L. var. crispa, Mentha crispa L., Mentha dumetorum
CAS Number 8006 – 90 – 4
EINECS 282-015-4
FEMA 2838
FDA NA
JECFA NA
CoE NA
Botanical name Mentha piperita Lim
Appearance clear liquid
Colour pale yellow or pale greenish yellow
Odour Characteristic odour
Taste Characteristic taste
Physical and chemical properties
Specific rotation NA
Non volatile residue NA
Purity NA
Refractive Index 1.457 to 1.467  20 Deg. C
Specific gravity NA
Optical rotation `- 10.0° to – 30.0°  20 Deg. C
Density 0.900 to 0.916 25 Deg.C
Main components Limonene 1.0 to 5.0 %
Cineole 3.5 to 14.0 %
Menthone 14.0 to 32.0 %
Menthofuran 1.0 to 10.0 %
Isomenthone 1.5 to 10.0 %
Menthyl acetate 2.8 to 10.0 %
Menthol 30.0 to 55.0 %
Pulegone not more than 4.0 %
Carvone not more than 1.0 %
Melting point NA
Solubility Miscible with ethanol (96 %), with ether and with dichloromethane
Flash point 67°C (152°F) cc
Boiling point 209.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg