Aromatic and Allied Chemicals
Product Description :
We offer highly aromatic mentha citrata oil. Our mentha citrata is used in perfumes, detergents and soaps. Its details are as following:
- CAS number : 68917 - 15 - 7
- Botanical source : Mentha citrata ( Bergamot mint oil )
- Appearance : Slightly yellowish , pale liquid .
- Odour : Sweet fresh clear lavender bergamot.
- Specific gravity at 15 oC : 0.916 - 0.924
- Optical rotation : -70 to -80
- Refractive index at 20 oC : 1.4582 - 1.4598
- Acid number : up to 8.0
- Ester number : 94.0 - 211.0
- Solubility : in 1.5 to 2.0 vol. of 70% alcohol and in 5 vol. of 60% alcohol
- Main constituents : - Linalyl Acetate 38 % - 42 % - Linalool 35 % - 40 % - Terpenes 7.0 % - 9.0 %
- Use : Used in perfumes , detergents , soaps , etc.
- Solubility & stability : Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 12 months, quality should be checked before use.
