Cedarwood Himalayan

CAS #

:

68991-36-6

Country of Origin

:

Himalayan plateau

Color & Odor

:

Pale yellow to green with a dry - woody aroma, slightly camphoraceous, smoky, balsamic

Solubility

:

Water soluble

Specific Gravity

:

0.97200 to 0.98300

Optical Rotation

:

+48¢ª to +75¢ª

Refractive Index

:

1.508 to 1.580

Flash Point

:

197.00  ¡ÆF

Ph value

:

1% (min)

Essential Oil Content

:

Cedrol ¥ã-atlantone cedrene Himachalene

Extraction Method

:

Hydro Distillation

DESCRIPTION
Cedarwood Himalayan extract is taken from the wood part of the tall, evergreen tree found in the Indian Himalayan Plateau. Having color from pale yellow to green, it has a dry-woody aroma and is slightly camphoraceous, smoky & balsamic. Steam distilled, Cedarwood Himalayan extract also has a very subtle aroma with a hint of spice.

COMMON NAMES
Deodara

BLENDS WITH:
It works well with Chamomile, Rosemary and Eucalyptus.

CONSTITUENTS
beta-Himachalene, gamma-Himachalene, alpha-Himachalene, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Sesquiterpenes

USES
It is well recognized for its aromatic qualities and used as antiseptic, antiseborrheic, anti putrescent, aphrodesiac, diuretic, astringent, expectorant, mucilytic, fungicidal, sedative (nervous), tonic and stimulant (circulatory). It also has insecticidal & antifungal properties and helps in controlling fungal deterioration of spices during storage.