Peppermint oil

At a glance

Steam‑distilled oil from Mentha piperita leaves and twigs; bright, cooling mint with sweet herbaceous notes, widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics and flavoring.

One of several trade forms of Peppermint catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Monoterpene ketone (menthol, menthone)
CAS number
8006-90-4
Profile
cooling, minty, fresh
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via pulegone & limonene content
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01