Date of Defense
5-8-2007
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Gale C. Richard, A.M. Todd Company
Second Advisor
Robert Justice, A.M. Todd Company
Third Advisor
Elke Schoffers, Chemistry
Abstract
In this experiment, the stability of mint oil was measured through gas chromatography analysis. Eight different oils were tested. Levels of key components of mint oil, including menthol and menthone for peppermint oil, and carvone and limonene for spearmint oil, was compared over time. Several packaging materials were immersed in oils in order to determine their effects, if any, on the composition of the oils. Additionally, oil was subjected to either 25 degree or 40 degree Celsius temperatures to determine if temperature affected the oil composition.
Recommended Citation
Wolf, Sarah, "Stability Testing of Mint Oils through Gas Chromatography Analysis" (2007). Honors Theses. 733.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/733
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access