Nutmeg Oil
| Botanical name | : | Myristica Fragrans |
| CAS number | : | 8008-45-5 |
| FEMA number | : | 2793 |
| Country of origin | : | Indonesia |
| Usage | : | Food beverage, Pharmaceutical, Fragrance |
| Plant part | : | Bulb |
| Color | : | Clear pale / light yellow |
| Odour | : | Strong refreshing aroma of nutmeg |
| Specific gravity at 25°C | : | 0.8850 – 0.9100 |
| Refrective Index at 20°C | : | 1.4740 – 1.4880 |
| Optical Rotation | : | between (+) 8°C and (+) 20°C |
| Specification | : | available upon request |
Description:
A spreading deciduous evergreen tree 15 to 20 meters (49 to 66 ft) high, with dark green leaves, yellow flowers without petals and large yellowish fruit. Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree.
Constituents & Specifications:
Nutmeg oil has various chemical compounds that include monoterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, Terpinen-4-ol, Pinene, Sabinene, Cineole, Camphene, Limonene, Myristicin and Alpha Terpenene.
