Peppermint Oil Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint oil supplier for flavour, fragrance, food, pharmaceutical, personal-care and technical manufacturers in Malaysia. Also called Mentha piperita oil, peppermint essential oil and mentha oil, this steam-distilled essential oil (CAS 8006-90-4) is bought as a bulk raw material, not as a retail aromatherapy bottle.
Commercial grades include natural Mentha piperita oil, food and flavour grades, pharmaceutical grades to a stated monograph, cosmetic and fragrance grades, and technical grades for industrial mint notes. Mentha arvensis cornmint oil and dementholised mint oil are related commercial options often quoted alongside, but they are not the same product as Mentha piperita peppermint oil.
Confectionery, chewing gum, beverage, oral-care, topical, soap, detergent and fragrance compounders select peppermint oil for its characteristic mint profile. Isolated menthol crystal is a different material derived from mint oils and should be specified separately when the formula needs the pure compound rather than the whole oil.
Send the required grade, botanical source, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 8006-90-4
- Grade
- food, pharmaceutical, fragrance
- Appearance
- colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid with a characteristic minty odour
Peppermint Oil grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Mentha piperita peppermint oil | colourless to pale yellow steam-distilled essential oil | — | Flavour and fragrance compounds, confectionery, chewing gum, oral care and personal-care formulations that specify natural Mentha piperita oil rather than a synthetic mint blend or isolated menthol. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food and flavour grade peppermint oil | clear to pale yellow essential oil | — | Food and beverage flavouring, confectionery, chewing gum and related flavour systems where a food-suitable peppermint oil grade is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical grade peppermint oil | clear essential oil to a stated pharmacopoeia or buyer monograph | — | Oral, topical and other pharmaceutical or healthcare formulations that call for a pharmacopoeia-aligned peppermint oil rather than a general fragrance grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic and fragrance grade peppermint oil | clear to pale yellow essential oil | — | Personal-care fragrance, cooling profiles in soaps and lotions, oral-care bases and bulk fragrance compounds where a cosmetic-suitable peppermint note is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade peppermint oil | clear liquid essential oil for industrial fragrance use | — | Household cleaners, technical fragrances and industrial products that need a mint character without a food or pharmacopoeia specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy peppermint oil from ChemTrade
Request a quote for peppermint oil
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | colourless to pale yellow mobile liquid | — |
| Odour | characteristic minty peppermint odour | — |
| Identity | steam-distilled Mentha piperita essential oil (CAS 8006-90-4); botanical source and grade confirmed against the buyer requirement | — |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol and fixed oils; practically insoluble in water | — |
| Grade controls | menthol and menthone profile, optical rotation, specific gravity, refractive index and residual solvents confirmed against the required grade when specified; do not assume a single commercial assay | — |
Peppermint Oil applications
Safety and handling
Keep tightly closed in a cool place away from heat, sparks and direct sunlight. Protect from air exposure where practical and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about peppermint oil
Is peppermint oil the same as menthol crystal?
No. Peppermint oil is the whole steam-distilled essential oil of Mentha piperita, while menthol crystal is the isolated crystalline menthol compound often recovered from mint oils. Buyers who need the complete oil profile should request peppermint oil; those who need pure menthol should use the menthol crystal page and specification instead.
What is the difference between Mentha piperita and Mentha arvensis oil?
Mentha piperita peppermint oil is the classic peppermint essential oil used in many flavour and fragrance formulas. Mentha arvensis, or cornmint, oil is a commercially distinct mint oil, often higher in menthol and commonly used as a lower-cost relative or as a source of dementholised mint oil. Name the botanical source in the enquiry rather than treating them as interchangeable aliases.
Which peppermint oil grade should I request?
Food and flavour grades suit confectionery, gum and beverage systems. Pharmaceutical grades follow a stated monograph when the formula requires it. Cosmetic and fragrance grades serve personal-care and compounding work, while technical grades cover cleaners and industrial fragrance. Send the application and any assay or monographic limits with the enquiry.
Can peppermint oil be supplied in bulk drums rather than retail bottles?
Yes. This page is written for bulk flavour and fragrance raw-material supply, not consumer aromatherapy packs. State the preferred pack format, quantity and delivery location so the quotation can confirm suitable industrial packing.
What specifications should a buyer provide for peppermint oil?
State botanical source, intended grade, application and any required limits for appearance, odour, optical rotation, specific gravity, refractive index or menthol and menthone profile. For an existing formula, include the current specification so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
What details are needed for a peppermint oil price enquiry?
Provide the grade or botanical source, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred packing, documentation needs and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.