Peppermint Oil CAS#8006-90-4
Natural Extraction: Peppermint oil is obtained by steam distillation from the flowering herb Mentha x piperita L., ensuring a natural and pure source.
Distinctive Aroma and Appearance: It is a nearly colorless to pale greenish-yellow liquid with a characteristic refreshing peppermint scent, ideal for fragrance applications.
Functional Properties: Known for its refreshing, cooling, bactericidal, and anti-irritant effects, making it valuable in personal care and medicinal products.
High Menthol Content: Contains over 50% menthol, the key active component responsible for its therapeutic and aromatic qualities.
Peppermint oil is obtained through steam distillation of the flowering herb Mentha x piperita L. It appears as a nearly colorless to pale greenish-yellow liquid with a distinctive peppermint aroma. This oil is known for its refreshing, cooling, antibacterial, and anti-irritant effects and is commonly used as a fragrance. However, it can cause allergic reactions such as hay fever, skin rashes, and irritation, particularly when covered by a dressing. Extracted from peppermint leaves, menthol makes up more than 50% of its composition.
Peppermint oil Chemical Properties
Boiling point | 215 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
FEMA | 2848 | PEPPERMINT OIL |
Refractive index | n20/D 1.461(lit.) |
Fp | 196 °F |
Storage temp | 2-8°C |
Form | Liquid |
Color | Pale yellow |
Odor | Mint odour |
Odor Type | minty |
Biological source | Mentha piperita L. |
Optical Rotation | [α]20/D 29°, neat |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
CAS DataBase Reference | 8006-90-4 |
EPA Substance Registry System | Oils, peppermint (8006-90-4) |
Safety Information
Safety Statements | 23-24/25 |
RIDADR | UN 1993 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | SC6125000 |
F | 8 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 8006-90-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 2426 mg/kg JPMSAE 54,1071,65 |
