Clove Leaf Oil
| Botanical Name | Eugenia caryophyllata | ||
| Common Name | Clove leaf oil, Eugenia caroyphyllus l. leaf oil, Syzygium aromaticum l. leaf oil | ||
| CAS # | 8000-34-8, F.E.M.A. 2324 | ||
| Plant Parts Used | Leaves | ||
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation | ||
| Color & Odor | Colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid with sweet spicy, caryophyllene like clove odor |
Description
It is a slender evergreen that grows up to 12 meters in height (approximately 36 feet). It change color over time and is beaten from the trees and dried.
Constituents & Specifications
Clove oil has various chemical compounds that include eugenol, eugenol acetate, iso-eugenol and caryophyllene.
Specific Gravity 1.03600 - 1.04600 @ 25 DegreeC
Refractive Index 1.53000 - 1.53800 @ 20 DegreeC
Properties
Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, anti-infectious, carminative, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, uterine and tonic.
Benefits & Uses
- Clove leaf oil is a strong germicide, a powerful antiseptic, a weak local anaesthetic applied to decayed teeth and has been used with success as a stimulating expectorant in phthisis and bronchial troubles.
- Clove oil is used for toothpastes, soaps, toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes.
- Clove oil is used in spices and condiments and also as a flavoring ingredient in major food categories, alcoholic and soft drinks.