Botonical Name | : | Evernia Prunastri | |
CAS # | : | 9000-50-4 | |
Country of Origin | : | France | |
Color & Odor | : | dark green viscous liquid with sweet, phenolic, mossy odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.900 - 1.150 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -0.7 to -0.8 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.550 – 1.575 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Flowers | |
Extraction Method | : | Solvent extract |
DESCRIPTION:
Oakmoss Oil is basically a type of solvent which is derived from a particular lichen that appears on different species of plants, especially on oak tree. This pale green colored lichen extracted solvent is widely used to produce soaps. CONSTITUENTS:
The extracted Oakmoss Oil contains elements like d-usnic acid, Chloratronorine, Evernic acid and Atranorine. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
This oil has pleasant woody smell. BLENDS WITH:
Oakmoss Essential Oil can be blended with Patchouli, Geranium, Citrus, Lavender and Cypress oils. COMMON NAMES:
This aromatic oil is popularly referred as Oak moss oil and Oakmoss Absolute. USES:
This fragrant Oakmoss Oil is used as suitable preservative during production of fragrance and soaps.