| Botonical Name | : | Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
| CAS # | : | 84649-98-9 |
| Country of Origin | : | India |
| Color & Odor | : | pale yellow to yellow clear liquid with spicy odor |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | : | .88106 to 0.94497 @25º C |
| Optical Rotation | : | (-0.5°) - (-1°) |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.565 - 1.580 @25º C |
| Flash Point | : | 93°C |
| Storage & Handling | : | Store in tightly sealed, preferably full container. Protect from heat and light. |
| Storage Temperature | : | Ambient 10°C - 32°C |
| Extraction Method | : | Supercritical CO2 Extraction |
DESCRIPTION:
Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree that belongs to the family of Lauraceae. The spice is obtained from the tree's bark and the oil is extracted using the CO2 extraction method.CONSTITUENTS:
The main chemical components of the essential oil, obtained from the leaves, are eugenol, eugenol acetate, cinnamic aldehyde and benzyl benzoate.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, has a fresh Characteristic cinnamon odor.BLENDS WITH:
Cinnamon CO2 Extract Oil mix well with benzoin, cloves, coriander, cardamom, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary and thyme.COMMON NAMES:
Zeylanicum, Cassia and Cinnamomum BurmanniiUSES:
The cinnamon is used as spice and finds usage in various food and cosmetics preparations such as chocolates, creams, lotions and soaps.