Natural Peppermint Mentha Oils
This nature blessed peppermint oil is extracted from the flowering tops of Japanese mint through steam distillation process. Peppermint is a perennial aromatic herb which is native to Japan but nowadays it is widely cultivated in sub-tropical climates across the world. India is also a well-known manufacturer and exporter of mint related products such as mentha oil. Peppermint is cultivated in semi temperature areas of Himalayas basically in UP and some other parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Bihar.
Peppermint Oil is made up of various volatile oils derived from Mentha Avensis. Around 1,90,000 hectares of the area is estimated for the cultivation of Mentha. Presently, India manufactures approximately 23000 tones of peppermint oil. The important thing to keep in mind is that Mentha Avensis Oil is believed to be a key source of natural L-MENTHOL. Natural mint products are as follows:
- Mentha Shivalik Oil
- Menthol Bold Crystal (Usp/Bp/Ip)
- Menthol Rice (Usp/Bp/Ip)
- Menthol Powder (Melted)
- De-Mentholised Peppermint Oil (Crude)
- L-Menthol: 33-36% Tmc: 50% Min.
- De-Mentholised Pippermint Oil (Terpineless)
- L-Menthol : 38-40% Tmc : 55-60%
- L-Menthol : 50% Tmc : 65%
- L-Menthol : 60% Tmc : 75%
- Menthone Ex Mentha Oil 95%
- Menthone (Graded)
- Mint Terpines 99.5%
- Cis-3-Hexanol (Natural 5%-98%)
- 3-Octanol
MENTHA OIL-ARVENSIS / MENTHA OIL SHIVALIK CRUDE
The 100% safe and natural Mentha Oil-Arvensis/Mentha Oil Shivalik Crude is a slight-yellow transparent liquid. It is extracted through steam distillation from the Mentha Arvensis plant. This therapeutic grade oil contains the characteristic Mentha Arvensis odor. Its minty flavor makes it highly demanding for the production of toothpastes.
| Source | An entirely Natural Oil, Originally Steam Distilled from the plant, Mentha Arvensis grown in India. |
| Colour/Appearance | Slight-Yellow Transparent and Clear |
| Odor | Characteristic Mentha Arvensis Odor |
| SP. GR. | 0.898°C to 0.908°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.458°C to 1.462°C |
| Optical Rotation | -30°C to -34°C |
| Solubility in Alcohols | In 4 volume of 90% Alcohol |
| Ester (As Methyl Acetate) | 2.0% to 5.0% w/w |
| L-Menthol | 72% to 73% |
| Menthone | 15% to 16% |
| Iso-Menthone | 3.086% |
| Total Menthol | 78% to 80% |
| Terpenes | 7% to 8% |
| Packing | In New Galvanised lron Drum, packed airtight 180Kgs. & 25 Kgs. Net. |
| Application Chewing gum | Toothpaste, Pharmaceuticals, In flavoring liquor, Scented Betel nuts, Cosmetics and Fragrances etc. |
MENTHOL BOLD CRYSTALS (USP/BP/IP)
As the name suggests, Menthol Bold Crystal is the colorless hexagonal or needlelike crystals. It is used as a chief ingredient in food, medicines and daily-used industrial products. Many companies are known for offering premium quality of Indian menthol. Its cool sensation in mouth and characteristic mint is cherished across the world. Also, it is known by the various names such as Cyclothexanol, Levo-menthol and Hexa Thymol.
| Other Name | Levo-Menthol, Hexa Hydro Thymol, Cyclohexanol |
| Description | Hexagonal or needle like Bold Crystals, Snow-White, Super dry, Transparent, Colour less, pleasant Crystals with refreshing Mint odor |
| Reaction | Solution in Alcohol is natural |
| Taste | Cool Sensation in mouth and characteristic mint |
| Non-volatile matter | 0.025% |
| Melting point | 43° C |
| Specification rotation | -50° C for L-menthol |
| Levo-Menthol on Chromatographic | 99.70% |
| Arsenic | 2.90 PPM |
| Packing | In Fiber Drum airtight, packed at controlled room temperature & Lining with Thermocol sheet. |
| Storage Special Instructions | Store in cool airtight place, away from heat sources, Please keep in cool place to retain it original shape. |
MENTHOL FLAKES (DRY & MELTED)
Menthol Flakes is extracted from the Mentha Arvensis plant by using steam distillation extraction process. Mentha Arvensis is a perennial herb that belongs to the Labiatae family and is native to India. Mentho Flakes possesses the mint like odor which is highly useful in perfumery, food pharmaceutical and flavoring industry.
| Source | From Natural Oil Originally Steam Distilled from the plant, Mentha Arvensis grown in India. | ||
| Colour/Appearance | Colour less, hexagonol like Flakes/Powder, with Mint Odor. | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Dry | Melted | |
| Optical Rotation | -41°C to -42°C | -40°C | |
| Refractive Index | 1.46°C | 1.44°C | |
| Non volatile matter | 0.03% | 0.0325% | |
| Melting Point | 39°C to 40°C | 35°C | |
| Levo Menthol | 98.5% | 96% | |
| TMC | 99% | 97% | |
| Packing | In fiber drums 25 Kgs. Net | In Gall, new drum, airtight packed 180 Kgs., 25 Kgs. Net. | |
PEPERMINT OIL DEMENTHOLISED RECTIFIED (BP/IP)
PEPERMINT oil dementholised rectified is a 100% pure and natural oil which is widely used in innumerable applications such as flavoring compound, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectioneries and many more. This colorless clear liquid is extracted from the Mentha Arvensis plant through steam distillation. It has pleasing and characteristic fragrance which makes it useful in flavoring liquor.
| Other Name | Toothpaste, Pharmaceuticals, In flavoring liquor, Scented Betel nuts, Cosmetics and Fragrances etc. | ||
| Source & Description | An entirely natural oil, originally Steam Distilled from the plant, Mentha Arvensis grown in India. Colour-less, clear liquid, Odor-Characteristic and pleasant. | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III |
| SP.GR. | 0.899 | 0.900 | 0.905 |
| Refractive Index | 1,457° C | 1,458° C | 1,459° C |
| Optical Rotation | -18° C to -22 ° C | -22° C to -24° C | -24° C to -25.5° C |
| Solubility in Alcohol | In 4 volume of 90% Alcohol | In 4 volume of 90% Alcohol | In 4 volume of 90% Alcohol |
| Neo-Menthol | 7-10% | 7-7.5% | 6.57% |
| Iso-Menthone | 2 - 3% | 2% | 1.5 - 2% |
| Menthone | 25% to 30% | 15% to 20% | 15% to 20% |
| L-Menthol | 38% to 40% | 50% | 60% |
| Total Menthol | 50% to 60% | 65% | 75% |
| Application : Pharmaceuticals, Confectioneries, Cosmetics and Flavoring compound | |||
| Packing : In Gall, New Drum airtight packed 180 Kgs and 25 Kgs net. | |||
CIS III HEXANOL
CIS 3 Hexanol is a colorless to pale yellow color liquid that is derived through fractional distillation process. Over years, it is used as a refreshing agent. It is generally found in fruits, flowers and vegetables such as pumpkin, apple, corn, cherry, strawberry, grape, orange, lemon, melon, mint, osmanthus, carnation, hyacinth, gardenia, honeysuckle, tea, tomato and many more.
| Source | The isolation is carried out by fractional from De-mentholised Peppermint oil. | ||
| Purity | 50% to 99% pure by GLC. | ||
| Colour | Colourless to pale yellow liquid, transparent and clear. | ||
| Description | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III |
| Hexanol, 3Z | Area 98% | Area 95% | Area % 90% |
| Sesory Test | Comparable to standard | Comparable to standard. | Comparable to standard. |
| Colour & Appearance | Clear, Colourless to Pale | Clear, Colourless to Pale | Clear, Colourless to Pale |
| Visual | Yellowish Liquid | Yellowish Liquid | Yellowish Liquid |
| Opt. Rotation | -0.75 | -0.70 | -0.65 |
| Refractive Index at 20° C(NA-D-Line) | 1.445 | 1.446 | 1.446 |
| Specific Gravity at 25/25 | 0.842 | 0.842 | 0.842 |
| Purity | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| Application : In Cosmetics and Perfumery compound. | |||
| Packing : In Gall & Allum. New Drum airtight packed 175 Kgs and 25 Kgs, 5 Kgs net. | |||
| Note : Recently, we are trying our best in processing of CIS Trans and CIS 111 Hexanol Salicylate. | |||
MENTHONE (GRADED)
Packed with innumerable therapeutic properties, Menthone (Graded) oil is helpful in treating various health distresses. It is derived through the fractional distillation process from dementholised peppermint oil. This water white, transparent and clear liquid possesses typically mint and musty aroma. In addition, it is used in flavoring industries, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, tobacco and perfumes.
| Source | Exists as two isomers, Menthone and ISO Menthone in many essential oils in particular in oils from Mentha Spices. The isolation is carried out by fractional from De-mentholised Peppermint oil. | ||
| Colour / Appearance | Water white, transparent and clear minty. | ||
| Odor | Typically mint & musty. | ||
| DESCRIPTION | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III |
| SP.GR. | 0.89% to 90% | 0.89% to 90% | 0.89% to 90% |
| Optical Rotation | -17°C to -17.5°C | -15.5°C | -12.5°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.450°C | 1.445°C | 1.445°C |
| Purity | 99% on GLC | 99% on GLC | 99% on GLC |
| Menthone | 94.5% | 90% | 80% |
| ISO Menthone | 4.75% | 9% | 19% |
| B.P. | 208°C | 205°C | 205°C |
| Application : In Perfumery composition and Perfumery compound | |||
| Packing : In Gall, New Drum airtight packed 175 Kgs and 25 Kgs, 5 Kgs net. | |||
