peppermint oil dementholized

Peppermint oil dementholized is an essential oil extracted from the herb Mentha x piperita. It presents a characteristic minty odor and flavor, which are prized in flavoring and fragrance applications. Known also by several synonyms including dementholised oil and mentha piperita leaf oil, this oil is virtually free from menthol and differs from regular peppermint oil due to this removal. The oil's chemical profile and sensory characteristics are well documented in various chemical databases such as PubChem. Typically, peppermint oil dementholized is sourced via steam distillation of peppermint leaves followed by menthol removal processes, resulting in a product suitable for diverse industrial uses.

This oil naturally occurs in peppermint plants (Mentha x piperita) and is widely used for its distinct minty flavor and aroma. Its applications primarily involve use as flavor and fragrance agents in products such as confectionery, chewing gum, baked goods, beverages, and personal care formulations. Peppermint oil dementholized is regulated under standards like FEMA (US) which assess its safety and usage levels for food flavoring. Its modified composition, with reduced menthol, suits formulations aiming for the characteristic peppermint note while minimizing menthol's cooling effect.

Peppermint oil dementholized features an acid value not exceeding 1 KOH/g, indicative of its compositional stability. It is soluble in 70% alcohol with a volume ratio of 1 to 3.5, forming a clear solution, but exhibits low solubility in water with an estimated 434.5 mg/L solubility at 25°C. These properties influence formulation considerations, as its solubility characteristics favor alcoholic media over aqueous systems. The oil's minty organoleptic profile, combined with its physicochemical nature, makes it suitable for blending in flavor and fragrance products where controlled menthol presence is desired.

Export Tariff Code:	3301.24.0000
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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 2426 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY) Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 54, Pg. 1071, 1965. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 819 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 54, Pg. 1071, 1965. oral-mouse LD50 2490 mg/kg Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
(E)-2-hexen-1-al	Max. Found: trace to
carvone	Max. Found: 0.1 % and Reason: Sensitization
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	300.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	99.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	240.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	8300.00000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		5.00000	54.00000
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	110.00000
fruit ices:		-	110.00000
gelatins / puddings:		75.00000	200.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	1200.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	8.00000
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

Safety references

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mentha piperita l. herb oil dementholized

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