Spearmint oil CAS:8008-79-5

8008-79-5 - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula:C6H14O6

Molar Mass:182.17176

Density:0.918 g/mL at 25 °C

Boling Point:228 °C (lit.)

Specific Rotation(α) :aD20 -48 to -59°

Flash Point:160°F

Storage Condition:2-8°C

Refractive Index:n20/D 1.489(lit.)

Physical and Chemical PropertiesLight:

yellow or yellow-green liquid.Relative density: 0.9205-0.9340,refractive index 1.4894-1.4920, specific optical rotation -54 ° -64 °.     It has the aroma of purulent grass.

8008-79-5 - Nature A clear, clear, colorless to yellow or yellow-green liquid with a sweet, cool, light herb aroma. Soluble in more than 80% ethanol.

8008-79-5 - Preparation Method With Labiatae perennial plant mint (commonly known as spearmint) fresh stems, leaves as raw material, using steam distillation method, if necessary, can be further distilled. 8008-79-5 - Use The biggest use of spearmint oil is for toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., a large number of used in oral hygiene products. China's GB 2760-1996 is allowed to use the edible spices, the largest amount of food is used for gum, as a fragrance; Hard Candy is also used. It can also be used as a modifier of peppermint oil and as a repellent.