Almond Oil Bitter
- Form: Oil
- Plant Part Used/Extracted From: Seeds
- Usage/Application: Pharma, Skin Care, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Flavour Industries
- Color: Pale yellow clear liquid
- Extraction Method: Cold Press
- Country of Origin: Made in India
- CAS Number: 8013-76-1
- Odour: Sweet nutty aroma
- Specific Gravity: 1.04200 - 1.05400
- Refractive Index: 1.54100 - 1.55400
- Botanical Name: Prunus Amygdalus var amara
Description :
A middle sized tree upto 8 metre in height, leaves simple, flowers white tinged with red, fruits velvety drupes about 3-6 cm long, separating into two valves.
Constituents & Specifications :
Almond oil has various chemical compounds that include amygdalin, benzaldehyde, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, lysine, arginine and hydrocyanic (prussic acid) etc.
Specific Gravity : 1.04200 - 1.05400 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.54100 - 1.55400 @ 20°C
Properties :
, febrifuge, vermifuge, bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal and anti viral, & anesthetic,anti spasmodic & anti hydrophobic, aperient, diuretic, anti intoxicating:, anti carcinogenic, nervine, regulator, , stimulant and tonic.
Benefits & Uses :
- Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E oil.
- It is uses such as, an antibacterial, anti-itch, local anesthetic and muscle relaxant.
- It is used to remove black spots and black marks on the skin
- Almond oil has been used worldwide as an alternative cancer treatment.
- It is widely used in flavorings & fragrances industries as well.
| Botanical Name | : | Prunus Amygdalus var amara | |
| Common Name | : | Bitter almond oil, Prunus amygdalus amara I. oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8013-76-1, F.E.M.A. : 2046 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold pressed | |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow clear liquid with sweet nutty aroma reminiscent of almond kernels, cherry aroma. |