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Peppermint oil, because of its cool and pungent taste, can be used as an antiseptic and aromatic stomach-strengthening medicine, as well as cosmetics, candy, wine and cooling drinks. It can also be used in medicine as a cooling and antiseptic medicine to treat external fever, headache, red eyes, sore throat, sore mouth and toothache, skin addiction rash, scabies, etc. Crude oil is generally used to extract menthol and make peppermint series of spices. Can also be directly used as a beverage, toothpaste, dental powder and other spices

Peppermint oil(Cas number：8006-90-4)
Aliases: Mentha piperita oil
Molecular weight:965.51672
Appearance：Colorless to pale yellow Liquid
Odor:Peppermint characteristic aroma
Characteristic component content:Menthofuran：0.4%~10%  
Menthol：32%~49%
Miscibility (20℃):1 volume sample was dissolved in 70% ethanol of 3.5 volume and was in a clarifying solution. Sometimes milky white appears when solvents are added further
Optical rotation (20 ℃):-32°~ -10°
Reflective index(20℃)：1.451~1.470
Relative density (20/20℃)：0.888~0.916
FEMA number:2848
Einecs number：616-900-7
Ester content: >=5.0%
Total alcohol content: >=50%
L-menthol: >=40%
Menthofuran: 2.5%--6.5%
Melting point: 210℃
Boiling point: 215°C(lit.)
Flash point :196°F
(MUI)Halal status：Certified
(SHC)Halal status:Certified
Kosher status: Uncertificated
Executive standard : GB 1886.278-2016
Quality guarantee period：24months（Do not open the seal）
Storage condition:This product is stored in a cool and ventilated place. Avoid miscellaneous air pollution