Vanilla Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Vanilla Planifolia | |
| Common Name | : | Vanilla absolute oil, vanilla essential oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8024-06-4, F.E.M.A. : 3104 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Fruits | |
| Extraction Method | : | Solvent Extraction | |
| Color & Odor | : | Dark Brown Thick Liquid, Powdery Family-Vanilla, Sweet, Pod |
Description :
Vanilla Oil is a solvent extracted from the beans of Vanilla plant. Vanilla is grown in India, Egypt and Bourbon. The absolute is dark brown in color and has a sweet, heavy and warm odor.
Constituents & Specifications :
Vanillin and numerous traces of other constituents such as eugenol, caproic acid etc.
Specific Gravity : 0.90200 - 1.00200 @ 20 C
Refractive Index : 1.42200 – 1.42300 @ 20 C
Properties :
Anti oxidant, , Anti carcinogenic, Febrifuge, Anti depressant, , Tranquilizing, Relaxing.
Benefits & Uses :
- It is used in perfumery compounds, aromatherapy, flavors, pharmaceuticals and compounds.
- Vanilla oil is used as a flavoring agent in pharmaceutical products, in food and in and is also an ingredient in some oriental type perfumes.
- It is used as prime sensual . It is also used for food flavoring. Vanilla oil is also very relaxing as well as comforting.