Botonical Name | : | Bulnesia Sarmientoi Lorentz Ex Griseb | |
CAS # | : | 8016-23-7 | |
Country of Origin | : | Paraguay | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellow to greenish with Pleasant, tea rose odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.967 -0.975 @ 20 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -4.30° to 7° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.506 - 1.507 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Guaiol | |
Plant Part Used | : | Wood | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Obtained byadopting steam distillation process from fine powders and broken timber of Guaiacwood tree, the offered Guaiacwood Oil is commonly used to heal venereal ailments, gout and rheumatic complications. The evergreen tree of Guaiacwood is notable for its brownish green trunk and distinctive blue colored flowers. CONSTITUENTS:
This oil contains beneficial compounds like beta-Guaiene, bulnesol and guaiol (40 - 72%). BLENDS WITH:
Guaiacwood Oil is suitable to be blended with the oils of sandal wood and agar wood.COMMON NAMES:
It is also referred as Guaiacwood Essential Oil. USES:
Guaiacwood oil acts as suitable chemical agent used for diagnosis purpose during blood tests. It is also utilized to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout. In cosmetics and soap manufacturing industries, this oil is used as an effective fragrance and preservative.