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Common Name: |
Zanthozylum Oil |
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Botanical Name: |
Zanthozylum armatum D. C. |
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Source: |
Wild crafted |
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Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction /
Distilled organ: |
The
essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the
dried fruits of Zanthozylum armatum D. C.
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1. Organoleptic Properties
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Appearance
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Fluid liquid. |
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Color |
Light yellow. |
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Aroma |
Refreshing, pleasant, spicy. |
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2. Physico-chemical
Properties |
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Specific gravity
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0.8150 to 0.9051 at 25º C |
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Optical rotation
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[+]
5º to [+] 10.5º at 25º C |
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Refractive index
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1.4674 to 1.4815 at 25º C |
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Acid number
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0.5
to 5 |
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Ester number
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35
to 65 |
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Ester number after
acetylation |
110
to 150 |
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Solubility
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Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 volumes of 90% alcohol.
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Linalool content
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55
to 75% |
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3. Uses |
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(a)
Being rich in linalool,
methyl cinnamate and cineole, it is used in the
fragrance and flavor industry |
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(b) Medicinal &
Aromatherapy use:
Anti-infectious,
sedative, arthritis, cholera, toothache |
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