Peppermint
(Peppermint Oil)CAS number: 8006-90-4
Synonyms: Mentha piperita oil
Chemical class: Herbs, Essential Oils, Extracts
Industry claims found in: peppermint
Industry claims used in: chewing gum, meat products, ice cream, baked goods, frozen dairy desserts, gelatins, puddings
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2426 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion and IP routes; allergen; mutagenic data; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes