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GINGER OIL
| Botanical Name | : | Oil from Zingiber Officinale |
| CAS No | : | 8007–08–7 |
| FDA Reg No | : | 182.20 |
| FEMA No | : | 2522 |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation of rhizomes |
| Chemical Constituents | : | Major components of the essential oil are 8-Gingerol, 10-Gingerol and 6-Gingerol |
Data Sheet
| Appearance | : | Pale yellow to Amber liquid |
| Identification | : | To comply by GC |
| Specific gravity | : | 0.875 – 0.890 at 25 °C |
| Refractive index | : | 1.485 – 1.489 at 25 °C |
| Optical Rotation | : | -0.400 to – 0.470 deg (1%, 95% alcohol) at 25°C |
| Boiling Point | : | 133 – 137 °C |
| Flash Point | : | 121°C |
Application
Flash Point:
121 °C
Storage:
Store in full, tight containers (HDPE and Al), in a cool dry place, protected from sun light.
Odour Profile
| Lemony-balsamic |