Botonical Name | : | Cinnamomum cassia | |
CAS # | : | 8007-80-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | Vietnam | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to yellow brown clear oily liquid with a woody sweet cinnamon spicy odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils, Insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.052 – 1.070 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -0.13 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.600 – 1.615 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Bark | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Cassia oil is having a lot of good properties. This warm exotic oil is used more than just a fragrant oil.CONSTITUENTS:
Aromatic essential oil(0.5%-1%),macerating,cinnamaldehyde (about 60 % of the bark oil),ethyl cinnamate, eugenol (found mostly in the leaves), beta-caryophyllene, linalool, and methyl chavicol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Cassia Essential Oil has a pungent, warm scent from its 1% to 2% volatile oil that is mainly responsible for the spicy aroma. It is a strong top note.BLENDS WITH:
Essential oils, carrier/base oils.COMMON NAMES:
Cassia bark or Chinese cinnamon.USES:
Cassia oil due to its medicinal properties is used in preparation of medical formulations for fever, chills and for supporting the digestive system.