| Botonical Name | : | Cananga odorata |
| CAS # | : | 8006-81-3 |
| Country of Origin | : | Madagascar |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow golden yellow clear liquid. Characteristic sweet exotic floral odor. |
| Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.930 – 0.961 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | -40.0 – -15.0 @ 20°C |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.500 – 1.520 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | 86 °C |
| Plant Part Used | : | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
This Wildcrafted Oil is slightly yellow in color, derived from the flowers of ylang ylang tree by water or steam distillation. Used in aromatherapy, it is valued for its perfume and has an exotic and sweet smell. Ylang ylang is a tall tropical tree grow about 20 meters having large, tender, fragrant pink, mauve or yellow flowers and is widely cultivated in Java, Sumatra and Madagascar.CONSTITUENTS:
Its main chemical components are linalool, caryophyllene, geranyl acetate, p-cresyl methyl ether, methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate and other sesquiterpenes.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A base note with a medium aroma, Ylang Ylang has a sweet, exotic, floral scent that is one of the most sought-after.BLENDS WITH:
This Wildcrafted Oil blends well with bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and sandalwood.COMMON NAMES:
Canaga odorataUSES:
This Wildcrafted Oil has various therapeutic properties and used as an antidepressant, anti-seborrhoeic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, nervine and sedative. It has sedative effects on the nervous system and useful for anxiety, tension, fear and panic.