Cornmint oil Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

210 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.4590(lit.)

FEMA 

4219 | CORNMINT OIL, MENTHA ARVENSIS L.

Flash point:

150 °F

color 

A pale yellow oil. The main constituent of cornmint oil is l-menthol

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. minty herbal

Odor Type

mentholic

EPA Substance Registry System

Cornmint oil (68917-18-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

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).

MSDS

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Cornmint oil Usage And Synthesis

Description

Cornmint oil is one of the most popular organic essential oil in the world, which is produced by the process of distillation from the organic mentha arvensis plant. The invigoratingly fresh scent of Cornmint oil is similar to Peppermint. Meanwhile, they share many of the same therapeutic applications. It is commonly used to free the skin of acne and help the immune system fight against colds because of its antimicrobial function. Besides, it has a significant reviving effect on the nervous system, which removes negativity, helps people become clear-headed and refreshes spirits. It may be beneficial for those who are unable to concentrate or people with mental fatigue and memory lapses. Moreover, it has been proved to be used as a anesthetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant or digestive. Although Cornmint oil is used therapeutically in the same way as Peppermint, Cornmint oil is milder and therefore sometimes preferred for the use with children.

References

https://www.amrita.net/products/essential-oils/cornmint-organic.html#tabs-1
http://www.biosourcenaturals.com/pure-essential-oils/pure-essential-oils-descriptions-and-uses/cornmint-essential-oil/
http://www.anandaapothecary.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils/cornmint.html

Chemical Properties

Cornmint oil, Japanese mint oil is produced by steamdistillation of the flowering herb Mentha arvensis var. piperascens Malinv. The crude oil contains up to 80% (?)-menthol, which can be isolated by crystallization at low temperature.
The residual dementholized oil is a colorless to yellow liquid with a characteristic minty odor. Dementholized oil (“DMO”) still contains about 33–45% (?)-menthol; (?)-menthone and (+)-isomenthone (25–40% together) are other major components.

Chemical Properties

The oil is steam distilled from the herb of Mentha arvensis L. immediately prior to the inflorescence of the plant. It is known in the United States as mint oil or cornmint oil, while it is quite commonly called peppermint oil in other parts of the world. The latter term is definitely wrong and misleading. Only the plant Mentha piperita yields true peppermint oil.

Physical properties

Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid; minty herbal fresh aroma.

Occurrence

Found in the plant Mentha arvensis var. piperascens Holmes (Fam. Labiatae) (Gildemeister & Hoffman, 1961; Guenther, 1949).

Preparation

By steam distillation of the dried plant of M. arvensis var. piperascens Holmes (Guenther, 1949).

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Mentha arvensis, var. piperascens, Labiatae.

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