Description

Cornmint Oil is a natural essential oil derived from the *Mentha arvensis* plant, valued for its high menthol content and characteristic fresh, minty aroma. This product is a key raw material for creating cooling and refreshing sensory profiles in a wide range of consumer and industrial goods. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a natural, high-quality mint ingredient.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: As a primary or modifying agent in chewing gums, candies, oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash), and perfumery for its strong, clean mint character.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into creams, lotions, balms, and shampoos to provide a cooling sensation and fresh scent.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and inhalants for its invigorating and clarifying properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a flavoring agent in syrups and lozenges, and for its topical cooling effect in analgesic and rubefacient preparations.
• Food & Beverage: Used to impart mint flavor to sauces, confectioneries, liqueurs, and other culinary applications.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a natural intermediate or starting material for the isolation and synthesis of menthol and related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cornmint Oil
CAS No.	68917-18-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; main component: C10H20O (Menthol)
Molecular Weight	Complex mixture; main component: 156.27 g/mol (Menthol)
Synonyms	Mentha Arvensis Oil; Japanese Mint Oil; Field Mint Oil; Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil; Corn Mint Oil; Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil; d-Menthol, racementhol (primary constituent); Mint Oil, Partially Dementholized
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Quality Control

Our Cornmint Oil is produced and tested to ensure consistent quality and performance. We adhere to stringent quality management protocols, and our product can be supplied to meet various industry standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO specifications where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as menthol content, optical rotation, and specific gravity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fresh minty odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.910
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.456 - 1.466
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-18° to -32°
Assay (Menthol Content, GC)	≥ 70.0%
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.