Mentha Citrata Oil

Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 12 months, quality should be checked before use .         

Solubility & stability

Used in perfumes , detergents , soaps , etc.

Use

Terpenes                 7.0 % - 9.0 %         

Linalool                    35 % - 40 %

Linalyl Acetate         38 % - 42 %

Main constituents

in 1.5 to 2.0 vol. of 70% alcohol and in 5 vol. of  60% alcohol

Solubility

94.0 - 211.0

Ester number 

up to 8.0

Acid number

1.4582 - 1.4598

Refractive index at 20⁰ C

-7⁰ to -8⁰

Optical rotation

0.916 - 0.924

Specific gravity at 15⁰C

Sweet fresh clear lavender bergamot.

Odour

Slightly yellowish , pale liquid .

Appearance

Mentha citrata ( Bergamot mint oil )

Botanical source

68917 - 15 - 7

CAS number

We extract oil from mentha citrata plant, a kind of mint. The whole plant is smooth, dotted with yellow glands and is of a dark green color, generally tinged with purple, especially the margins of the leaves, which are finally toothed. There are very conspicuous lines of yellow glands on the purple calyx This herb has a characteristic lemon odor when crushed. It has numerous medicinal value, making it ideal to be used in pharmaceutical industries.

We are a leading exporter of Mentha Citrata Oil il from India.