Botonical Name | : | Calendula officinalis | |
CAS # | : | 70892-20-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | France | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellow with rich and balsamic odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.912-0.925 @25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -24 – -27 @20°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.535 –1.538 @20°C | |
Flash Point | : | > 100 °C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Dried flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillaion |
DESCRIPTION:
Calendula absolute is extracted by the solvent method from the flowers and contains Calendulin, waxes and a little amount of volatile oil. CONSTITUENTS:
This Absolute oil contains carotenoids, triterpenes, pentacyclic alcohols loke faradol, anidiol, calenduladiol, heliantriol, flavonoids, isorhamnetin clycosides, plant acids and a variety of alcoholic compounds. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Mild characteristic scent BLENDS WITH:
It blends well with Oakmoss, hyacinth, floral and citrus oils. Further, it also easily mixes with Jasmine, Cinnamon and other spices.COMMON NAMES:
Marigold, Pot marigoldUSES:
It is primarily used in perfumery and aromatics. It is widely known for its healing properties and finds wide usage in a various skin problems such as cracked and rough skin, nappy rash, grazes, cracked nipples, varicose veins and inflammations.