Description Clove Bud Oil is extracted by steam distillation from selected dried unopened flower of Syzigium aromaticum Country of Origin : Indonesia Common Name : Bunga Cengkeh (Indonesia), Clove Bud (English) Botanical Name : Syzigium aromaticum Plant Part : Used Bud CAS# : 8000-34-8 FEMA# : 2323 ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL Odor Spicy and characteristic of eugenol Color/Appearance : From yellow to clear brown Specific Gravity : at 20oC 1.042 - 1.063 Refractive Index : nD20 1.528 - 1.538 Optical Rotation : (-)1.5o to 0o Solubility Soluble : in alcohol Compound Eugenol : Min 80% Beta Caryophyllene : 4 - 12% Alpha Humulene : max 5% Eugenyl Acetate : 8 - 11% Flash Point >100oC METHOD Food Chemical Codex (FCC) STABILITY AND STORAGE 24 Months when stored properly on the following conditions: Recommended storage temperature: 20-32 C Keep in tighly closed container Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure
