Boling Point | 210°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 150°F |
Vapor Presure | 0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Appearance | oily liquid |
Color | A pale yellow oil. The main constituent of cornmint oil is l-menthol |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4590(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow or pale grass green liquid. It condenses into a solid when it is slightly cold. It has a strong mint aroma and a cool and slightly bitter taste. The freezing point is 5~28 ℃, and the acid value is less than 2. Soluble in non-volatile oil, mineral oil and propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerin. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | GM4440000 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 1.24 g/kg and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits as > 5 g/kg (Wohl, 1974). |
Reference Show more | 1. Feng Xue, Mingzhe Zhao, Xinye Liu, Rui Chu, Ziyu Qiao, Chen Li, Benu Adhikari, Physicochemical properties of chitosan/zein/essential oil emulsion-based active films functionalized by polyphenols, Future Foods, Volume 3, 2021, 100033, ISSN 2666-8335, https: |
FEMA | 4219 | CORNMINT OIL, MENTHA ARVENSIS L. |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Introduction | peppermint is a mixture of water mint and green mint, first recorded by Karl linner in 1753. The treatment of digestive problems with peppermint was known to the Roman people thousands of years ago, and the Egyptian might have known earlier. peppermint oil with a cool odor, a wide range of uses. Commonly used as food additives, external medicine, cooling cream, wind oil, refreshing products, aromatherapy candles, cosmetics, mosquito repellent products, daily chemical products-shampoo, body wash, etc. The essential oil of peppermint, grown in the northwestern United States, is rich in natural menthol, making it stand out from other products. Commonly found in oral health products such as toothpaste and chewing gum, Mint can also help slow the occasional gastrointestinal discomfort and promote healthy respiratory functioning. So far, peppermint essential oil continues to be one of the most popular essential oils among consumers. Mint contains a lot of menthol, which is a common ingredient in chewing gum, toothpaste and ice cream. In addition, manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, folic acid, potassium, copper are also the first ingredients of mint. In addition to these minerals and nutrients, it also contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and C. Peppermint oil is obtained by distillation and extraction of whole plants. This essential oil has many different uses. |
Main component | α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, eucalyptol, menthone, menthol, Menthyl acetate. |
Source | There are a large number of species and mixed species of mint, up to about 20 species, native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, but it is now spread throughout the temperate regions of the world. The Mint family includes water mint, corn mint, horse mint, perfume mint, green mint, etc., while the Peppermint (English name: PE permint, Latin name: Mentha piperita) is generally considered to be a mixture of water mint and green mint, is one of the mints used in medical treatment. |
efficacy and function | main efficacy good efficacy in clearing throat and moistening throat, eliminating bad breath, and has a unique effect of soothing the body and mind. Body efficacy It has double efficacy, when hot, it can cool, when cold can warm the body, so it is excellent in the treatment of colds, the symptoms of the respiratory tract are very good, for Dry Cough, asthma, bronchitis, Pneumonia, tuberculosis has a certain effect. Diseases of the digestive tract is also very helpful, to eliminate flatulence, relieve stomach pain and heartburn; In addition, can reduce pain, effective for migraine, but also help reduce fever. Psychological efficacy The cool properties of Mint can calm the state of anger, hysteria and fear, can boost the spirit, and give the mind a free stretch space. Cosmetic efficacy can regulate the dirty, blocked skin, its cool feeling, can shrink the micro blood vessels, relieve itching, inflammation and burns, but also soft skin, for the removal of acne and oily skin is also very effective. Skin efficacy contraction of micro blood vessels, eliminate toxins, improve eczema, ringworm, relieve itching, inflammation and burns, soft skin, eliminate blackheads, good for oily hair and skin. Physiological efficacy mint is the best essential oil for the treatment of cold, can inhibit fever and mucosal inflammation, and promote sweating; Clear throat and throat, eliminate bad breath has a good effect; Cooling and analgesic effect, can reduce Head Pain, partial Head Pain and toothache; In addition to the respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, have a very good role. Other effects usually can drop mint on the sponge, to resolve the unpleasant smell or fishy smell, such as car, room, refrigerator, etc., not only aromatic, but also can remove mosquitoes. |
extraction process | steam distillation (SD) it is a method of extracting essential oils from raw materials by using different steam pressures of each component of plant essential oils and water vapor. experimental procedure (1) assemble the experimental device and verify its air tightness. (2) cut fresh mint leaves with a knife, and then place them in a flask with distilled water and zeolite (the total content of the bottle is not more than 2/3 of the bottle body) (3) the electric furnace was turned on, and the flask containing the mint leaves was placed on the iron stand. (4) turn on the faucet and make the tap water flow through the outer tube of the condenser tube (the lower tube enters and exits the upper tube). (5) place the fine-necked flask under the horn tube to attach to the wall for collection. (6) temperature control within a certain range, ensure 1-2 drops per second. (7) when the liquid flowing out of the horn tube becomes clear, remove the alcohol lamp. (8) The Collected oil-water mixture is added to a sodium chloride solution to make the oil-water layer, and then separated by a separating funnel to obtain the peppermint essential oil. The relative contents of the volatile oil were as follows: Menthol (69.357%), 2s-trans-5-methyl-2-(1-methylvinyl)-cyclohexanone (12.740%), 5-methyl -2-(1-methylvinyl)-cyclohexanone (3.722%), 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-one (3.397%). SD method is the most commonly used method for extracting plant essential oils, and it is also an important pretreatment method for the extraction and detection of plant volatile components. |
Usage | 1. Skin care: because of the rich menthol, peppermint oil has a cooling effect on the skin. It is also believed to improve dry and oily skin. Peppermint oil is widely used in skin care products such as lotions and lotions. Peppermint oil can be used to treat mild skin itching and irritation. 2, hair care: in addition to the cooling and relaxing effect on the head, peppermint oil also helps to remove dandruff and head lice. Due to the sour and bitter taste of this herb, it is especially beneficial for the treatment of oily scalp. This essential oil can also be used as a conditioner (but remember to dilute with water). 3, the treatment of digestive problems: taking peppermint oil to promote the role of digestion, because it helps to release the gas in the digestive tract, it is best to rinse with water after a meal. If motion sickness is present, drink a little peppermint oil blended with water before traveling. In addition, this essential oil can also relieve nausea. Adding some peppermint oil to tea can also improve digestion. 4, treatment of respiratory diseases: sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, colds and Cough can be cured by using peppermint, because the menthol component has a expectorant effect. 5, treatment of dental diseases: toothache and tooth decay can be treated with peppermint oil, because it is a powerful natural preservative. In addition, peppermint oil can also be effective in the treatment of halitosis, resist oral bacteria. 6, relieve pressure: drop some essential oil on the wet cloth, apply to the eyes to help reduce pressure. Its surprising cooling and freshening properties keep the nerves calm, overcome fatigue and Head Pain are particularly beneficial. 7. Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: peppermint oil relieves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome by limiting the entry of calcium into the intestinal muscle cells to help loosen the contracting muscles. |
Use | peppermint oil is aromatic oil obtained by distillation of fresh stems and leaves of mint or peppermint. It has the effect of dispelling wind and clearing heat. The patient experienced wind-heat syndrome, with red eyes Head Pain, pharyngalgia, toothache and itchy skin. Mint has a strong bactericidal and antibacterial effect, often drink it can prevent viral colds, oral diseases, fresh breath. Mouth odor can be prevented by gargling with mint tea juice. With mint tea mist steamed surface, as well as the role of pore contraction. Take the tea leaves deposited on the eyes will feel cool, can relieve eye fatigue. Efficacy and role of peppermint oil. It is said that mint also has an alternative name of [eye grass], which can be used to treat eye diseases. It is mainly used in oral hygiene products such as toothpaste, tooth powder, and in some medicines as a cooling, wind-repelling, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and exciting agent. It may also be used in post-shaving products, certain cosmetics, tobacco, and food products. China GB 2760-96 is the allowable use of edible spices. Mainly used for candy and wine, etc. According to FAO/WHO(1984), it can be used for canned pineapple, canned green beans, jam and jelly, and the dosage is limited to the production needs. as a food spice, it is the main raw material of mint essence. In the water-soluble mint flavor amount of up to 10%, in the oil-soluble mint flavor can be as high as 38%. It can also be used directly in beverages, cool candy or wine. |
production method | is distributed in Anhui, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, mint, a perennial herb of Labiatae in Henan and Taiwan, was produced by steam distillation. After the fresh mentholum is dried to a semi-dry state, it is fed into a water bath distiller in an amount of 150 to 1.5/m3, and distilled for 2.0 to h at a rate of distilling out of the distillate in a volume of the distiller per hour. The distillate is condensed and separated from oil and water to obtain mint crude oil, which is obtained by freezing and crystallizing to remove part of menthol to obtain Asian peppermint oil, oil yield 0.5% ~ 0.6% From the Labiatae herb Asian mint (Mentha arvensis var. The above-ground parts of the whole plant obtained by steam distillation of peppermint oil, and then separated and removed part (45% ~ 55%) by the method of subsection freezing (14 ℃, 10 ℃, -5 ℃). Menthol was distilled under reduced pressure. Yield 0.65% ~ 1.21% (dry whole grass), dry leaves about 3.5%, fresh grass about 0.25%. The whole-plant flowering plant (above-ground green part) from the Labiatae herb Mentha aruerls var. Piperascens was obtained by steam distillation. The yield was 1.3% ~ 1.6% (based on dry material). Mainly produced in China (Jiangsu, Anhui, Taiwan, etc.) and Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, there are also a small amount of production. |