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Common Name: |
Anthopogon |
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Botanical Name: |
Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don. |
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Source: |
Wild crafted |
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Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction /
Distilled organ: |
Anthopogon oil is obtained by steam distillation of the
aerial part of Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don.
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1. Organoleptic Properties
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Appearance
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Fluid liquid. |
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Color |
Pale yellow |
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Aroma |
Sweet-herbal, faintly balsamic |
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2. Physico-chemical
Properties |
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Specific gravity
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0.8630 to 0.8804 at 15º C |
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Optical rotation
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[-]
10.05º to [-] 32.9º at 15º C |
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Refractive index
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1.4785 to 1.4881 at 15º C |
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Acid number
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1.54 to 4.06 |
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Ester number
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5.40 to 25.92 |
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Ester number after
acetylation |
8.23 to 45.78 |
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Solubility
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Due
to altitudinal and regional variation some oils are
soluble in 95% alcohol and some are not |
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3. Uses |
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Medicinal:
Aromatic, Stimulant, administered as an errhine
to produce sneezing. |
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Oil:
In perfumery and aromatherapy. |
Packing:
Aluminum container of 5-10-25-50 & 100 Kg |
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