# Cornmint oil (Mentha arvensis)

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-17 · Green Future Clinics P.S.A.

Cornmint oil is the essential oil distilled from Mentha arvensis, the main commercial source of natural menthol. India is the world’s largest producer; partly dementholised grades remain after menthol has been crystallised out.

Synonyms: Mint oil, partly dementholised; Mentha arvensis oil; INCI: Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

## Technical data

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS | 68917-18-0 |
| Pharmacopoeia / standards | Ph. Eur. (Mint oil, partly dementholised); ISO 9776 |
| Grade | Natural or partly dementholised; menthol content per specification |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Typical packaging | 25 kg or 180 kg HDPE or lacquered steel drums |
| Category | Botanical |
| Status | Core range |

## Documents provided

- Specification and batch CoA (GC profile)
- Safety data sheet (EU format)
- REACH registration information
- Allergen (fragrance) declaration
- Pesticide residues
- Origin statement

## Applications

Source of natural menthol; flavouring and fragrance ingredient for food, oral care and cosmetics.

## Regulatory notes

Substance under REACH and CLP; flavouring use under Reg. (EC) 1334/2008.

## Market context

India supplies about 60% of the EU’s extra-EU imports of mint oils other than peppermint (HS 3301 25; UN Comtrade 2025, GFC analysis).

## Verification

- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/#query=68917-18-0

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