MENTHA CITRATA OIL
REFERENCES
Botanical Name: Mentha citrata
CAS Number: 85085-49-0 ; 68917-15-7
EINECS Number: 285-378-7
Product Code: AFE003016
INCI Name: Mentha citrata Leaf Oil

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
-

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.