Cardamom Seed Essential Oil

Product Name: Cardamom Essential Oil Botanical Name: Elletaria cardamom L. Synonyms: N/A INCI Name: Elletaria cardamom seed oil CAS #: 8000-66-6 Country of Origin: India

CLASSIFICATION:

Contents: 1,8-cineole, eucalyptol, limonene, terpinyl acetate, myrcene, linalyl acetate, linalool

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance: Colorless to very pale yellow clear liquid. Odor: Characteristic sweet somewhat spicy odor. Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Boiling Point: 188 °C Specific Gravity: 0.917 – 0.947 @ 20°C Optical Rotation: +22.0 - +44.0 @ 20°C Refractive Index: 1.463 – 1.466 @ 20°C Acid Value: 0.36 – 1.30 Ester Value: 96 – 157 Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the dried fruits/seeds.