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8006-90-4

Name Peppermint oil
CAS 8006-90-4
EINECS(EC#) 282-015-4
MDL Number MFCD00147870

Chemical Properties

Appearance Liquid with distinctive peppermint odour
Boiling point  215 °C(lit.)
density  0.9 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA  2848
refractive index  n20/D 1.461(lit.)
Fp  196 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  Liquid
color  Pale yellow
Odor Mint odour
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Odor Type minty
optical activity [α]20/D 29°, neat
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water
Uses
peppermint oil is credited with refreshing, cooling, bactericidal, and anti-irritant properties. It is also used as a fragrance. Peppermint oil can produce allergic reactions such as hay fever, skin rashes, and irritation, especially if a dressing is applied over the oil. extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant, menthol accounts for more than 50 percent of its content.
CAS DataBase Reference 8006-90-4
EPA Substance Registry System Oils, peppermint(8006-90-4)

Safety Data

Safety Statements 
RIDADR  UN 1993 / PGIII
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  SC6125000
8
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An allergen. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Hazardous Substances Data 8006-90-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orl-rat: 2426 mg/kg JPMSAE 54,1071,65

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