Dementholised Mentha Oil
Botanical Name:Mentha Arvensis
Dementholised Mentha Oil (DMO) is produced through the fractional distillation of Mentha arvensis oil, combined with the dementholised oil recovered after menthol crystallization. L-Menthol is the primary component of DMO, constituting 20% to 70% of its composition. This transparent liquid ranges from colorless to pale yellow in appearance.
DMO is referred to by various names globally, including peppermint oil and cornmint oil, and is available in multiple grades. It can be formulated with or without terpenes. The oil is characterized by its pleasant, minty aroma.
Specification
| Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | DEMENTHOLISED MENTHA OIL-DMO40% TERPENELESS | |
| Solubility | Soluble in 4 volume of 90% alcohol | |
| Description | Colorless, clear liquid, Odor-Characteristic and pleasant | Visual |
| Specific Gravity at 20˚C | 0.8900 to 0.9100 | Digital Density Meter |
| Refractive Index at 20˚C | 1.456 to 1.465 | Digital RI Meter |
| Optical Rotation at 20˚C | -10˚ to -30˚ | Digital Polarimeter |
| Mint Terpene | Max 0.5% | Gas Chromatography |
| L-Menthone | 20.0% to 25.0% | Gas Chromatography |
| Menthyl Acetate | 3.0% to 5.0% | Gas Chromatography |
| L-Menthol | Min 40.0% | Gas Chromatography | Packing | In new Galvanized Iron Drum of 180 Kgs or as per customer requirement |
| Storage | Store at room temperature and keep in closed container | |