Product Details
Molecular Formula
C6H14O6
Molecular Weight
182.17176
Appearance
Pale yellow to yellowish green liquid.
Standard
Internal standards
Description
Steam‑distilled from Mentha spicata leaves. Main component: carvone (50‑70%). Mild, sweet minty scent.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable under proper storage.
Solubility
Soluble in 70% ethanol (1 vol in ≤3 vol)
Product Specification
25 kg / Plastic drum
Boiling Point
228 °C (lit.)
Density
0.918 g/mL at 25 °C
Applications
The largest use of spearmint oil is for toothpaste, mouthwash and so on.A large number of oral health products, permitted to use the edible spices.It is mainly used for gum sugar, hard sugar, pastry and the preparation of spearmint flavoring.
Source and Preparation
Water/steam distillation
Color
Pale yellow to yellowish green
Water Solubility
Slightly soluble in water
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.489(lit.)
Toxicity
8008-79-5(Hazardous Substances Data)