Peppermint oil

It is mainly used in oral hygiene products such as toothpaste and tooth powder, as well as in some medicines as a cooling, expelling wind, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and stimulant. It can also be used in after-shave products, certain cosmetics, tobacco and food.

Product Details

Chinese common name: peppermint oil

English common name: Peppermint Oil

Chinese Pinyin: Bohesu You

Chemical Abstracts (CAS) Number: 8600-90-4

Unique ingredient identification (UNII): AV092KU4JH

2.2 Structure and composition

Molecular formula: C62H108O7

Molecular weight: 965.51672

Structural formula:

2.3 Physical and chemical properties and basic characteristics

This product is a colorless or light yellow clear liquid. It has a special refreshing fragrance, pungent at the beginning and cool afterwards. Long-term storage, the color becomes darker.

Solubility: This product can be freely miscible with ethanol, chloroform or ether.

Boiling point: 215℃

Flash point: 196℃

Density: 0.9g/ml

Optical rotation: -18°～-32°

Refractive index: 1.459～1.465

Relative density: 0.896～0.908

Use information

It is aromatic medicine, flavoring medicine and expelling wind medicine. Can be used on the skin or mucous membranes to produce a cooling sensation to reduce discomfort and pain

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