PEPPERMINT OIL

CAS Number 8006 - 90 - 4 Botanical source Mentha piperita Lim. Appearance Colourless, pale yellow or pale greenish yellow liquid Odour Characteristic odour Taste Characteristic taste Acid value Not more than 1.4 % Relative density 0.900 to 0.916 Refractive index 1.457 to 1.467 Optical rotation - 100 to - 300 Solubility Miscible with ethanol ( 96 % ) , with ether and with dichloromethane . Composition Limonene 1.0 to 5.0 %Cineole 3.5 to 14.0 %Menthone 14.0 to 32.0 %Menthofuran 1.0 to 9.0 %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 % Use Flavour industry Storage & stability Store in a well-fitted , airtight container , protected from light and heat . When stored for more than 12 months , quality should be checked before use.