Spearmint oil

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Spearmint oil
• CAS No.: 8008-79-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
• Molecular Weight: 182.17176
• Mol file: 8008-79-5.mol

Synonyms:Curledmint oil;Oil of Spearmint;Oils, Mentha spicata;Spearmint American Far NativeRedistilled;Spearmint American Far West Scotch;Spearmint Bulked Extra;Spearmint oil;

Chemical Property of Spearmint oil

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: colorless to yellowish or yellow-green decant oil
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.489(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 228 °C
• Flash Point: 160 °C
• PSA: 0.00000
• Density: (25 °C/4 °C) 0.920-0.937 g/cm³
• LogP: 0.00000
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

Spearmint oil rectified, FCC, FG ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36

MSDS Files:

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Physical properties: The oil is a colorless, pale-yellow to greenish-yellow liquid. It may be rectified by distillation.
• Uses: spearmint oil (Mentha viridis) is a cooling, aromatic stimulant described as having cleansing and decongesting properties. It is also astringent, and can add fragrance while helping mask odor. Its use is indicated for acne and oily skin. Its fragrance and therapeutic activity is similar to that of peppermint but fresher and less harsh.