Description-
Dementholised mint oil is obtained from Menthe arvensis, originated in India. It is derived from fresh and flowering part of Menthe arvensis plant. It contains 30% to 56% of I-menthol as its main constituents.
Extraction-
Dementholised mint oil is extracted from menthe arvensis oil followed by processed using deep freezing at -40ﹾC and centrifugation process then menthol is separated from menthe arvensis oil, So remaining part in the form is DMO (Dementholised Mint Oil).
Properties-
It is colorless to pale yellow to greenish yellow liquid and having pleasant & characteristic odor with taste followed by cold sensation as it is minty. DMO is miscible with alcohol.
Composition-
Its constituents are I-methone, α-pinene, I-limonene, Isomenthone, neomenthol, β-pinene, methyl acetate ad pipretone.
Uses-
- It is used as flavoring agents for liquors, chewing gums & others.
- It is used for fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
- It is also used in perfume.
- It is used in cold-rub and helps in providing a cold soothing experience.
- It is also taken in dietary supplement or topically on skin as a skin cream or ointment.
- It is also helpful in irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion.
Specification of Dementholised Mint Oil:
Description – Colourless clear liquid, Minty taste.
Identification
(A) As per standard
(B) As per standard
Specific Optical Rotation – -16° to -34°
Relative Density – 0.888 to 0.910
Refractive Index – 1.456 to 1.470
Acid Value – 1.0 Max.
Fatty Acid & Resinified – As per standard
Essential Oils
Chromatographic Profile
1.5 % to 7% Limonene Content
1.5% Max. Cineole content
17 to 35% L-Menthone Content
5 to 13% Iso-menthone Content
1.5 to 7% Menthyl Acetate Content
1 to 3% Iso- Pulegol Content
30 to 50% L-Menthol Content
2.50% Max. Pulegone Content
2% Max. Carvone Content
Ratio of Cineol to Limonene – 1 Max.
Storage – In well fitted container in cool and dark place.
