Bergamot

CAS #

:

8007-75-8

Country of Origin

:

India

Color & Odor

:

Clear, Pale Yellow with Fresh, Fruity, Lemony odor

Solubility

:

Soluuble in alcohol, insoluble in water

Specific Gravity

:

0.87

Optical Rotation

:

(+8°)- (-24°)

Refractive Index

:

1.46 - 1.47

Flash Point

:

125°F

Storage & Handling

:

Store in tightly sealed, preferably full container. Protect from heat and light.

Storage Temperature

:

Ambient 10°C - 32°C

Extraction Method

:

Supercritical CO2 Extraction

DESCRIPTION
The bergamot is a citrus fruit that resemble a cross between an orange and a grapefruit but in a pear-shape. The tree can grow up to a height of four meters, having star-shaped flowers with smooth leaves.

COMMON NAMES
Bergamot, Bergamot mint

BLENDS WITH:
It mixes well with Black Pepper, Clary sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang.

CONSTITUENTS
This oil contains Bergapten, Furanocoumarins, Coumarins and Coumarins

USES
It finds usage in fruit drinks and the petals of flowers are used for decorating salads. It is also used for aromatherapy purposes to combat anxiety and nervous tension and assists in the urinary tract. Further, it is useful in relieving symptoms of colds and chest or throat complaints, and for mild digestive complaints.