DESCRIPTION:
Litsea cubeba oil is taken from Litsea Cubeba, which is a small plant found in tropical areas. Its leaves are typically vibrant green with a pleasant, lemon like smell. The essential oil is extracted through steam distillation process from its small, pepper-like fruits. The oil has good therapeutic properties. Further, it can also be used as a stimulant & tonic.
BLENDS WITH:
Basil, Geranium, Ginger, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rosemary, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang.
CONSTITUENTS:
Aldehydes, citral , Geranial, Citronellal, Neral, Cinnamic Aldehyde, Benzaldehyde
COMMON NAMES:
May Chang.
USES:
The oil has good therapeutic properties and can also be used as astringent, insecticide, antiseptic, hypotensive, stimulant & tonic.
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Botonical Name |
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Litsae cubeba |
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CAS # |
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68855-99-2 |
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Country of Origin |
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China |
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Color & Odor |
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Pale yellow to yellow transparent liquid with a crisp, citrus smell |
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Solubility |
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insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oil |
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Specific Gravity |
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0.88400 to 0.90400 @ 25.00 °C. |
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Optical Rotation |
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+2.00 to +11.00 |
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Refractive Index |
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1.48300 to 1.48900 @ 20.00 °C |
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Flash Point |
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160.00 °F |
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Major Constituents |
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Aldehydes, Geranial, Citronellal, Neral , Citral, Cinnamic Aldehyde, Benzaldehyde |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |