Sources
The botanical source of Clove Bud Oil is Eugenia caryophyllata Thunberg (Myrtaceae).
Appearance
Colourless to yellow oily liquid.
Physico-chemical
Specific gravity 20o C : 1.035 - 1.065
Refractive Index at 20o C : 1.525 - 1.545
Optical Rotation 200C : (-)1.5 - 0
Composition (GLC) :
Eugenol: 73.0 - 83.0 %
Eugenyl Acetate: 4.0 - 10.0 %
Beta-Caryophyllene, 4.0 - 12.0 %
Mineral Oil : Negative
Fatty Oil : Negative.
Solubilty
Solubility in 70% ethanol : 1: 2 clear; further clear.
Clove Bud Oil is available in 200 kg metal drum/plastic drum.
