Botonical Name | : | Gardenia jasminoides | |
CAS # | : | 8001 – 88 - 5 | |
Country of Origin | : | Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellowish & strong sweet scent | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol & oil, insoluble in water | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.81000 - 0.82800 @ 20 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.942 - 1.956 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | 75 °C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Gardenia Perfume oil has a strong sweet, pleasant and floral aroma. Gardenia plants from which the oil is extracted are prized for the strong sweet scent of their flowers that resemble white roses. These bloom from around mid-spring through mid-summer and have leaves that are dark green and glossy with a leathery texture.CONSTITUENTS:
Sandalwood Oil, Carrier Oils.BLENDS WITH:
Indian Sandalwood and clove, Amber.COMMON NAMES:
Gardenia.USES:
Extracted from the flower part of the plant, Gardenia oil finds application in the perfumery industry for making romantic scents, perfumes and others. Other than this, the oil also has usages in aromatherapy based applications.