Peppermint oil (Mentha × piperita)
Menthae piperitae aetheroleum · Mentha piperita oil · INCI: Mentha Piperita Oil
CAS8006-90-4
Peppermint oil is the essential oil steam-distilled from the flowering aerial parts of Mentha × piperita, characterised by its menthol, menthone and menthyl acetate content. It is supplied against Ph. Eur. or ISO 856 specifications.
Technical data
- CAS number
- 8006-90-4
- Pharmacopoeia / standards
- Ph. Eur. (Peppermint oil) · ISO 856
- Grade
- Ph. Eur., food and cosmetic grades; menthol and menthone content per specification
- Appearance
- Colourless to pale greenish-yellow liquid with characteristic odour
- Typical packaging
- 25 kg or 180 kg HDPE or lacquered steel drums
Documents we provide
- Specification and batch CoA (GC profile)
- Safety data sheet (EU format)
- REACH registration information
- Allergen (fragrance) declaration
- Pesticide residues
- Origin statement
Typical package. The final list depends on the manufacturer and your specification.
Applications
Flavouring for food, confectionery and oral care; cosmetic ingredient; pharmacopoeial grade for medicinal products.
Regulatory notes
Essential oils are substances under REACH and classified under CLP; flavouring use falls under Reg. (EC) 1334/2008.
Quick answers
What is the CAS number of Peppermint oil?
The CAS number of Peppermint oil is 8006-90-4.
Which documents come with Peppermint oil from Green Future Clinics?
The typical package includes: Specification and batch CoA (GC profile); Safety data sheet (EU format); REACH registration information; Allergen (fragrance) declaration. The final list depends on the manufacturer and on your specification.
Which grade of Peppermint oil is available?
Ph. Eur., food and cosmetic grades; menthol and menthone content per specification. Reference standards: Ph. Eur. (Peppermint oil), ISO 856.
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