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Commercial
Product Name : PEPPERMINT OIL |
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Description
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Produced
by steam distillation of the herbs of flavoring plants of
Mentha Arvenses
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followed
by partial removal of (-) menthol by refrigeration and
fractional distillation
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Characteristics |
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- Appearance |
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Colorless
to pale yellow liquid
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- Odor |
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Characteristic
minty odor
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Specifications |
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- Solubility |
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1 vol in
2 to 3 vol 70% Ethanol
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- Specific
Gravity |
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0.89 to
0.92
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Refractive Index at
20°c |
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1.48 to 1.4875 |
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- Optical
Rotation |
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(-) 20°
to (-) 22° |
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- L-Menthol
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From 40% to 50% depending upon the requirements |
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Ester Content
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Calculated as Menthyl Acetate |
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- Ketone Content
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35% to 40% (Calculated on
Menthones) |
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Uses |
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It is a popular flavor for preparations such as
toothpastes and tooth powders. Imparts |
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freshness to mouth washing preparations and
chewing gum. It is also used in some |
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pharmaceutical preparations |
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Price |
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The price of oil fluctuate very much so it is not
possible to quote for longer period. Price |
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will be quoted against your firm enquiry |
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Packing |
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180 kg net and 25 kg net in Galvanized Iron Drums /
Barrels |
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These data are based on printed literature and our own experiences. They do not imply or express any warranty.
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