Cascarilla Bark Oil
Botonical Name | : | Croton Eluteria, L. | |
CAS # | : | 8007-06-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | Bahama islands | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow with woody, spicy& balsamic odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.8850 - 0.9000 @ 20° C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N.A. | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4700 - 1.4900 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | cyperene, α-guaiene and epi-β-Santalene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Bark | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Cascarilla bark oil is prepared by hydro diffusion. The tree is native of Bahamaislands. This oil is sweet like honey yellow or brownish in color and has spicy odor. CONSTITUENTS:
Alpha-Pinene, cyperene, guaiene and epi Santalene USES:
The oil is used in pharmaceuticals and aromatherapy.