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Mentha arvensis oil, or cornmint oil, is an essential oil distilled from the field mint plant. It is characterized by an extremely high menthol content (70-90%), which gives it a powerful cooling sensation. Primarily, it is the main industrial source for isolating natural menthol. It is widely used to provide a cooling flavor in products like toothpaste, candy, and chewing gum, and is a key ingredient in topical balms and liniments for its soothing, analgesic effect. It is more potent and less expensive than peppermint oil but has a sharper, less refined aroma.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Colorless or slightly yellowish clear liquid, special cool and refreshing aroma | Complies |
Density（20℃/20℃） | 0.888-0.908 | 0.890 |
Optical Rotation（20℃） | -24°-- -17° | -18.4° |
Refractive Index（20℃） | 1.456—1.466 | 1.4582 |
Acid value | ≤1.5 | 0.8 |
menthol Content | 28.0%--40% | 37.2% |
Solubility（20℃） | Add 1 volume sample to 4 volume of ethanol 70%(v/v), obtaining a settled solution. | Confirmed |
Conclusion | The test results conform to National Standard specifications. | |
Mentha arvensis oil, commonly known as Cornmint Oil or Japanese Mint Oil, is an essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the Mentha arvensis plant.
Its key characteristic is a very high concentration of menthol (often 70-90%), which gives it an intense, sharp, cooling aroma and sensation. For this reason, it is rarely used in perfumery as-is.
Its primary uses are:
Source of Natural Menthol: It is the major commercial source for isolating natural menthol crystals.
Flavoring and Fragrance: Used to provide a cooling mint flavor in toothpaste, candies, and chewing gum, and in aromatherapy.
Topical Analgesic: Found in balms, liniments, and creams for its cooling, soothing effect on muscles and skin.
It is less expensive and more pungent than peppermint oil (Mentha × piperita).
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