OVERVIEW
Mentha citrata oil is a pale yellow or pale olive colored to almost water-white liquid of a sweet-herbaceous, somewhat fruity-fresh odor type; it resembles bergamot, but is distinctly more harsh in its terpenic topnotes, less rich in body, and without the oily-sweet, candy-like undertone of good bergamot oils.
On the other hand, mentha citrata, oil presents a certain bergamot note without the citrus notes. This makes the oil more interesting in the lavender-fougere field. Its dryout has some resemblance to sage clary, but lacks the richness of that oil. The major constituents in Mentha Citrata oil are Linalyl Acetate, Linalool.
APPEARANCE
Colourless to pale yellow colour liquid
ODOUR
Refreshing, minty, herbaceous odour
ORIGINAL PLANT
Mentha citrata
CAS NUMBER
85085-49-0 ; 68917-15-7
FEMA NUMBER
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EINECS NUMBER
285-378-7
PRODUCT CODE
AFE003016
SYNONYM
Bergamot Mint,Eau-de-cologne Mint
PARTS USED
Leaves and Flower Tops
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distillation
SHELF LIFE
24 Months
FLASHPOINT
72°C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.880-0.920 @ 20°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.440-1.470 @ 20°C
QUALITY
100% Pure and Natural
SOLUBILITY
Insoluble in Water; soluble in alcohols
HELPS RELIEVE DERPRESSION
The components of this oil, like alpha-pinene and limonene, are antidepressant and stimulating in nature. By improving the circulation of the blood, they generate a feeling of freshness, joy, and energy in case of sadness and depression.
HELPS LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
The oil also helps stimulate hormonal secretions, thereby helping to maintain proper metabolic rates. This stimulating effect also increases the secretion of digestive juices, bile, and insulin.