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Botonical Name | : | Curcuma Longa | |
CAS # | : | 8024-37-1 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to reddish color with spicy, fresh woods aroma | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.9100 – 0.9400 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -19° to +28° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4800 - 1.5100 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 78°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Root | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
It is extracted from the turmeric plant which is widely cultivated because of its utility as a yellow-orange culinary spice. Turmeric Oil is much popular for its medicinal as well as coloring and flavoring propertiesCONSTITUENTS:
Curcumin, zingiberine, ketone, essential oils, phellandrene, limonene, ar-turmerone, a-turmerone, ß-turmerone, 1,8-cineoleAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A base note with a medium aroma, Turmeric Essential Oil has the same fragrant woody scent as the powdered spice used in Eastern cuisine.BLENDS WITH:
Cananga, cassie, clary sage, elecampane, ginger, labdanum, mimosa, and orris.COMMON NAMES:
Curcuma, turmeric, Ukon, Goeratji,USES:
It also is a popular insect repellant. The benefits of turmeric on the skin have been well proved for oriental and fantasy-type fragrances.
