pennyroyal oil spain

Pennyroyal oil Spain is an essential oil extracted from the herb Mentha pulegium, a member of the Lamiaceae family. The oil is known for its characteristic minty odor and flavor profile, providing a fresh and slightly pungent herbal aroma. It is also referred to by synonyms such as Oil of Pennyroyal, European pennyroyal oil, and Oil of Pulegium. This oil is produced primarily through steam distillation of the fresh or dried leaves and flowering tops of the pennyroyal plant, which grows naturally in parts of Europe, including Spain. The oil’s sensory properties are widely recognized in flavor and fragrance industries. For controlled-vocabulary reference, see PubChem: Mentha pulegium. Its use is typically linked to its minty and herbal characteristics.

Pennyroyal oil is obtained from the Mentha pulegium plant, which occurs naturally in Mediterranean climates and various parts of Europe, including Spain. Its biological origin as a herbal mint renders it suitable for applications that replicate or complement mint and herbal notes. In flavor formulations, pennyroyal oil is used sparingly to impart a distinct minty flavor. In fragrance creation, it serves as an alternative to eucalyptus, peppermint, and rosemary oils, offering a woody and fresh herbal nuance. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) provides guidelines on the safe usage levels globally, recommending a maximum of 1.0% in fragrance concentrates to ensure consumer safety. These standards ensure its appropriate application in perfuming agents and flavorings.

Pennyroyal oil Spain presents interesting solubility characteristics, being soluble in alcohol and exhibiting limited solubility in water, with an estimated value of approximately 173.7 mg/L at 25 °C. Its miscibility with alcohol allows ease of formulation in various aromatic products, while low water solubility influences its dispersion and volatility in aqueous systems. The minty odor and flavor notes are preserved by stable chemical constituents typical of Mentha pulegium oil. These physico-chemical features affect how the oil integrates into formulations, influencing factors such as dissolution, evaporation rate, and scent release profile.

	mentha pulegium l. herb oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8013-99-8
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
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None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for pennyroyal oil spain usage levels up to:
	1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Safety references

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8013-99-8

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

mentha pulegium l. herb oil

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