Excipients for Oral & TopicalUSP/NFPh. Eur.BP
Peppermint Oil
Steam-distilled essential oil for oral flavor masking & topical cooling
Peppermint oil is a volatile essential oil distilled from Mentha piperita, rich in menthol & menthone for flavor masking in oral syrups, lozenges, & topicals.
infoProduct Description
Peppermint oil is a volatile essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the fresh aerial parts of Mentha × piperita L. It is widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient in oral and topical formulations because of its characteristic mint aroma, refreshing flavor, and cooling properties.
starsKey Features & Advantages
- task_altClear, colorless to pale yellow volatile essential oil with characteristic peppermint aroma
- task_altPrimarily composed of menthol, menthone, and other naturally occurring terpenes
- task_altFunctions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste and palatability of oral dosage forms
- task_altServes as a fragrance ingredient in topical formulations
- task_altProduces a refreshing cooling sensation, improving patient comfort
- task_altUsed in mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, chewable tablets, sprays, and syrups
- task_altIncorporated into creams, gels, ointments, balms, and lotions
- task_altSoluble in alcohol and oils; practically insoluble in water
- task_altEnhances patient compliance by masking unpleasant tastes and odors of APIs
- task_altComplies with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and BP specifications
sciencePharmaceutical Applications
verifiedOral Syrups, Lozenges & Toothpastes
verifiedTopical Medicated Rubs & Creams
fact_checkKey Specifications
Extraction
Steam Distilled Aerial Parts
Main Constituents
Menthol & Menthone
verifiedQuality Assurance
Global GMP Compliant & Pharmacopeia Grade