CURCUMA ZEDOARIA OIL

It is obtained from the rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria Roscoe through steam distillation.

1.      Organoleptic Properties:

Appearance                :      Viscous liquid.

Color                          :      Golden yellow.

Aroma                        :      Warm-spicy, woody & camphoraceous cineolic odor.

2.      Physico-chemical properties:

Specific gravity           :      0.899-0.9313 at 27⁰ C.

Optical rotation           :      [-] 0.75⁰ to [-] 8⁰ at 27⁰ C.

Refractive index          :      1.39 to 1.482 at 27⁰ C.

Acid number               :      1.162 to 3.74

Ester number              :      8.23 to 37.28

Ester number

after acetylation          :      60 to 75

Solubility                    :      Soluble in 80%-90% alcohol.

3.      Packing :

In aluminum container and epoxy-coated metallic barrels - 10kg, 25 kg, 50 kg, 100 kg capacities.

4.      Use:

In fragrance and flavor industry.

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