| Botonical Name | : | Lavandula Officinalis |
| CAS # | : | 8000-28-0 1 |
| Country of Origin | : | France |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow liquid. With Characteristic odor. |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.880 – 0.900 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | -18 – +8.0 @ 20°C |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.455 – 1.465 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | 69 °C |
| Plant Part Used | : | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
This Wildcrafted Oil is obtained from the lavender plant. The lavenders are the genus of species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, tropical Africa and the southeast regions of India, growing wildly as garden escapees.CONSTITUENTS:
It mainly consists of linalool (51%) and linalyl acetate (35%). Other components include á-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note of strong aroma, Lavender 40/42 has a fresh, herbaceous, floral scent with a woody, balsamic undertone.COMMON NAMES:
Lavender, Lavandula Angustifolia.USES:
The lavender is used as Herbal Tea and as Spice. This Wildcrafted Oil is also used for various Medicinal purposes.